How To Fix INDEXING015 - Index category could not be created: Exception &1, Error &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INDEXING - Messages that Occur During Indexing

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Index category could not be created: Exception &1, Error &2

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when a new index category was generated using the
function module SRET_IDXCAT_CREATE.

System Response

EXCEPTIONS:
1:
Internal error (INTERN_ERROR)
2:
Parameter error (PARAMETER_ERROR)
3:
General language error (LANGUAGE_ERROR)
4:
Attribute error (ATTRIBUTE_ERROR)
5:
NO_IDXCAT_INSERT
6:
RFC_SYS_FAILURE (RFC_SYS_FAILURE)
7:
RFC_COM_FAILURE (RFC_COM_FAILURE)
8:
No RFC destination (NO_RFC_DESTINATION)
9:
No index space specified (NO_APPLICATIONKEY)
10:
Index category attributes already defined
11:
Index category attributes locked

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INDEXING015 - Index category could not be created: Exception &1, Error &2 ?

  The SAP error message "INDEXING015 Index category could not be created: Exception &1, Error &2" typically occurs during the indexing process in SAP, particularly when working with the SAP Archive Development Kit (ADK) or when trying to create an index for archived data. This error indicates that there was an issue in creating the index category, which is essential for managing and retrieving archived data efficiently.
  Causes:
  
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues, such as connectivity problems, insufficient permissions, or database corruption.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or in the archiving object can lead to this error.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The data that is supposed to be indexed may be missing or not formatted correctly.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or disk space) can prevent the index from being created.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the indexing process may not have the necessary authorizations to create