How To Fix INDEX2003 - Deindex call exception &1 for Catid: &2 Language: &3 Rcode: &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Deindex call exception &1 for Catid: &2 Language: &3 Rcode: &4

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when you called the 'SRET_DOCS_LS_SYN_DELETE'
function.

System Response

Exceptions:
1:
Unknown index category ID
CATID_UNKNOWN
2:
No RFC destination
NO_RFC_DESTINATION
3:
Index category is deactivated
IDXCAT_IS_INACTIVE
4:
Call without documents
NO_DOCS_GIVEN
5:
Invalid langauge index
LANGU_NOT_VALID
6:
Index category has no langauge index
CAT_HAS_NO_INDEX
7:
RFC_SYS_FAILURE
8:
RFC_COM_FAILURE

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INDEX2003 - Deindex call exception &1 for Catid: &2 Language: &3 Rcode: &4 ?

  The SAP error message "INDEX2003 Deindex call exception &1 for Catid: &2 Language: &3 Rcode: &4" typically relates to issues with the indexing of documents or data in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Archive Development Kit (ADK) or the SAP Content Server.
  Cause:
  
  
  Deindexing Issues: The error indicates that there was a problem during the deindexing process of a document or data object. This could be due to:
  
  The document or data object not being found in the index.
  Corruption in the index or the underlying data.
  Issues with the configuration of the content repository or the indexing settings.
  Problems with the communication between the SAP system and the content server.
  
  
  
  Invalid Parameters: The parameters provided in the error message (like Catid, Language, Rcode) may not correspond to valid entries in the system, leading to the failure of the deindexing operation.
  
  
  System Configuration: Misconfiguration in the content repository settings or the indexing settings can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Indexing Configuration: Verify the configuration of the content repository and ensure that the indexing settings are correctly set up. This includes checking the connection to the content server and ensuring that the necessary services are running.
  
  
  Validate Parameters: Review the parameters in the error message:
  
  Catid: Check if the category ID is valid and corresponds to an existing document type.
  Language: Ensure that the language code is correct and supported.
  Rcode: Investigate the return code to understand the specific issue.
  
  
  
  Reindexing: If the index is corrupted, you may need to reindex the affected documents or the entire index. This can often resolve issues related to deindexing.
  
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the failure.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error details and any logs you have collected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Archive Development Kit (ADK): Familiarize yourself with the ADK, as it is often involved in document management and indexing processes.
  Content Server: Understand how the SAP Content Server works, as it plays a crucial role in storing and retrieving documents.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAC0 (for content repository settings) and SARA (for archiving).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the "INDEX2003 Deindex call exception" error in your SAP system.