How To Fix INDEXING023 - Exception &1 for SDOK_IDXSPC_PROPERTIES_GET for class &2, phys. doc. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INDEXING - Messages that Occur During Indexing

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Exception &1 for SDOK_IDXSPC_PROPERTIES_GET for class &2, phys. doc. &3

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when you called module SDOK_IDXSPC_PROPERTIES_GET.

System Response

Exceptions:
1:
No index space is defined for the class.
2:
The given index space does not exist.
3:
The given document does not exist.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the index space for the corresponding document area.
Define the index space in table SDOKIDXSP.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INDEXING023 - Exception &1 for SDOK_IDXSPC_PROPERTIES_GET for class &2, phys. doc. &3 ?

  The SAP error message INDEXING023 Exception &1 for SDOK_IDXSPC_PROPERTIES_GET for class &2, phys. doc. &3 typically relates to issues with the indexing of documents in the SAP Document Management System (DMS). This error can occur when the system is unable to retrieve properties for a document due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Document Not Found: The physical document referenced may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Indexing Issues: There may be issues with the indexing service or the index itself, which could be corrupted or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document or its properties.
  Configuration Problems: There may be misconfigurations in the DMS settings or the indexing settings.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database, such as connectivity issues or corruption, can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Existence: Verify that the physical document exists in the system. You can do this by checking the document's storage location.
  Reindexing: If the indexing is corrupted, you may need to reindex the documents. This can often be done through transaction codes related to DMS or indexing.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document and its properties. You can check this in the user roles and authorizations.
  Configuration Review: Review the DMS and indexing configurations to ensure they are set up correctly. This may involve checking settings in transaction codes like OAC0 (for DMS) or OAC3 (for indexing).
  Database Health Check: Perform a health check on the database to ensure there are no underlying issues. This may involve checking logs or running database consistency checks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that can resolve known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAC0 (DMS settings), OAC3 (Indexing settings), and others that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for DMS and indexing for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it appears to be a bug or a more complex issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the INDEXING023 error in your SAP system.