How To Fix INDEXING013 - Exception &1 for creating language &2 for index category &3 Rcode: &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INDEXING - Messages that Occur During Indexing

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Exception &1 for creating language &2 for index category &3 Rcode: &4

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when generating a language for an index category.
Documents belonging to this language and index category cannot be
indexed.

System Response

Exceptions:
1:
Unknown index category ID (CATID_UNKNOWN)
2:
Index category is deactivated (IDXCAT_IS_INACTIVE)
3:
Language index already created (LANGU_ALREADY_DEF)
4:
Invalid language code (LANGU_NOT_VALID)
5:
RFC_SYS_FAILURE
6:
RFC_COM_FAILURE
7:
NO_RFC_DEST
8:
XERROR
9:
Others

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 INDEXING013 - Exception &1 for creating language &2 for index category &3 Rcode: &4 ?

  The SAP error message "INDEXING013 Exception &1 for creating language &2 for index category &3 Rcode: &4" typically occurs during the indexing process in SAP, particularly when dealing with text indexing or full-text search functionalities. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Language Configuration Issues: The specified language (&2) may not be properly configured in the system or may not be supported for the index category (&3).
  Index Category Issues: The index category specified may not exist or may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues, such as connectivity problems or corruption in the index data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the index for the specified language or category.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or disk space) can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the language specified in the error message is correctly configured in the SAP system. You can check this in the transaction code SMLT (Language Transport) or SPRO (Customizing).
  
  
  
  Verify Index Category:
  
  Confirm that the index category exists and is correctly set up. You can check this in the relevant configuration settings for text indexing.
  
  
  
  Database Health Check:
  
  Perform a health check on the database to ensure that it is functioning correctly. Look for any errors in the database logs that might indicate issues.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create or modify the index. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Resources:
  
  Check the system resources to ensure that there is enough memory and disk space available. You can use transaction SM50 to monitor active processes and ST02 for buffer analysis.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Index:
  
  If the issue persists, consider deleting and recreating the index for the specified language and category. This can often resolve issues related to corrupted index data.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SMLT - Language Transport
  SPRO - Customizing
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  SM50 - Process Overview
  ST02 - Buffer Management
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more detailed information on text indexing and configuration.
  
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the full error message and any relevant logs or screenshots.