How To Fix INDEX2001 - Exception &1 when reading languages for index category &2

INDEX2001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INDEX2 - Messages for Non-KPRO Indexing

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Exception &1 when reading languages for index category &2

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when defining the existing language indexes for the
index category.

System Response

Exceptions:
1: Unknown index category ID (CATID_UNKNOWN)
2: Index category is deactivated (IDXCAT_IS_INACTIVE)
3: XERROR

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INDEX2001 - Exception &1 when reading languages for index category &2 ?

  The SAP error message INDEX2001, which states "Exception &1 when reading languages for index category &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's indexing and search functionalities, particularly when dealing with language settings for indexed data.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Language Settings: The specified language for the index category may not be defined or may be missing in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the index category itself, such as incorrect settings or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or corruption in the data related to the index category or its language settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the language settings for the specified index category.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the INDEX2001 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the relevant tables