How To Fix INDEXING038 - Exception &1 when calling module SDOK_DOCUSPACE_SEARCH

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INDEXING - Messages that Occur During Indexing

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Exception &1 when calling module SDOK_DOCUSPACE_SEARCH

What causes this issue?

Exception &v1& when calling module SDOK_DOCUSPACE_SEARCH with document
area &v2& and language &v3&.

System Response

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 INDEXING038 - Exception &1 when calling module SDOK_DOCUSPACE_SEARCH ?

  The SAP error message INDEXING038 Exception &1 when calling module SDOK_DOCUSPACE_SEARCH typically indicates an issue related to the document management system (DMS) or the indexing of documents in SAP. This error can occur when the system is unable to retrieve or index documents properly, often due to configuration issues, missing documents, or problems with the underlying database.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Document Not Found: The document you are trying to access may not exist in the specified document space.
  Indexing Issues: There may be issues with the indexing of documents, such as corrupted indexes or incomplete indexing processes.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document or the document space.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the DMS or document space settings can lead to this error.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database, such as connectivity issues or corruption, can also trigger this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Existence: Verify that the document you