How To Fix NI088 - No document index data (purchasing documents) exists

NI088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NI - Document index processing

• Message number: 088

• Message text: No document index data (purchasing documents) exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NI088 - No document index data (purchasing documents) exists ?

  The SAP error message NI088 ("No document index data (purchasing documents) exists") typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary document index data for purchasing documents. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Document Index Not Created: The document index for purchasing documents may not have been created or updated. This can happen if the relevant purchasing documents (like purchase orders, contracts, etc.) have not been processed correctly.
  
  
  Data Deletion: The document index data may have been deleted or not yet generated for the specific purchasing documents you are trying to access.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the user from accessing the document index data.
  
  
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to document indexing can lead to this error.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the indexing