How To Fix INDEXING202 - No index space is defined for document class &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INDEXING - Messages that Occur During Indexing

• Message number: 202

• Message text: No index space is defined for document class &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INDEXING202 - No index space is defined for document class &1 ?

  The SAP error message "INDEXING202 No index space is defined for document class &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP ArchiveLink, which is used for document management and archiving within SAP systems. This error indicates that there is no index space defined for the specified document class, which is necessary for the indexing and retrieval of documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Index Space Definition: The document class specified in the error message does not have an associated index space defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the ArchiveLink settings or the document class setup.
  Document Class Not Properly Set Up: The document class may not have been properly configured to use an index space.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAC0 (Document Class Configuration).
  Verify that the document class mentioned in the error message is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Define Index Space:
  
  If no index space is defined, you need to create one. You can do this in the transaction code OAC3 (Define Index Space).
  Create a new index space or assign an existing one to the document class.
  
  
  
  Assign Index Space to Document Class:
  
  After creating or identifying the appropriate index space, go back to the document class configuration (OAC0).
  Assign the newly created or existing index space to the document class.
  
  
  
  Check ArchiveLink Settings:
  
  Ensure that the ArchiveLink settings are correctly configured. You can check this in transaction OAC2 (ArchiveLink Settings).
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the document upload or retrieval process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAC0: Document Class Configuration
  OAC2: ArchiveLink Settings
  OAC3: Define Index Space
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for ArchiveLink for detailed guidance on configuring document classes and index spaces.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical team for further assistance, as they may need to investigate deeper into the system configuration or logs.