How To Fix INDEXING230 - Search call exception &1 for CatID: &2 language: &3 return code: &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INDEXING - Messages that Occur During Indexing

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Search call exception &1 for CatID: &2 language: &3 return code: &4

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when the search module SRET_DOCUCMENTS_SEARCH was
called up.

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

System Response

Exceptions:
1:
unknown index category ID (CATID_UNKNOWN)
2:
internal error (INTERN_ERROR)
3:
parameter error (PARAMETER_ERROR)
4:
unknown language index (LANGUAGE_ERROR)
5:
RFC_SYS_FAILURE (RFC_SYS_FAILURE)
6:
RFC_COM_FAILURE (RFC_COM_FAILURE)
7:
no RFC destination (NO_RFC_DEST)

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INDEXING230 - Search call exception &1 for CatID: &2 language: &3 return code: &4 ?

  The SAP error message "INDEXING230 Search call exception &1 for CatID: &2 language: &3 return code: &4" typically indicates an issue related to the indexing or search functionality within the SAP system, particularly in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search or similar search functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Search Index Issues: The search index may not be properly built or updated. This can happen if there are issues with the data being indexed or if the indexing process has failed.
  Configuration Problems: There may be misconfigurations in the search settings or in the connection to the search engine.
  Data Issues: The data associated with the specified Category ID (CatID) may be missing, corrupted, or not properly formatted.
  Language Settings: The specified language may not be supported or properly configured in the search settings.
  System Performance: High load on the system or database can lead to timeouts or failures in search calls.
  
  Solution:
  
  Rebuild the Index: If the index is corrupted or not up to date, you may need to rebuild it. This can usually be done through the SAP administration tools.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the search functionality. Ensure that the Category ID and language settings are correctly defined.
  Data Validation: Check the data associated with the specified CatID to ensure it is complete and correctly formatted.
  Review Logs: Look at the application logs for more detailed error messages that can provide insight into what went wrong during the search call.
  System Performance: Monitor system performance and check for any bottlenecks. If the system is under heavy load, consider optimizing performance or scheduling indexing during off-peak hours.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or patches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the error message. You can search for the error code or keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring and troubleshooting search functionalities.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.