How To Fix NI150 - Direct index entries are created for doc. cats that cannot be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NI - Document index processing

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Direct index entries are created for doc. cats that cannot be selected

What causes this issue?

Direct index entries are created for document categories that can no
longer be selected on the selection screen. The migration to this new
procedure is complete.

System Response

A program run is not required for these document categories.
The index entries are created as soon as the condition records are
saved and no longer have to be created in a separate step from the
change pointers.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NI150 - Direct index entries are created for doc. cats that cannot be selected ?

  The SAP error message NI150 indicates that direct index entries are being created for document categories that cannot be selected. This typically occurs in the context of document management or archiving processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with the Archive Development Kit (ADK) or the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) framework.
  Cause:
  
  
  Document Category Configuration: The document category in question may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings or incorrect parameters that prevent the system from recognizing the document category as valid for selection.
  
  
  Archiving Object Issues: The archiving object associated with the document category may not be set up correctly, leading to issues when trying to create index entries.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or select the document category, which can lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from processing the document category correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document category in transaction code OAC0 (for Document Management System) or the relevant configuration area.
  Ensure that the document category is correctly defined and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Object Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the archiving object associated with the document category. Ensure that it is properly configured and that the necessary settings for direct indexing are enabled.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to access the document category. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the data related to the document category. This can involve checking for any inconsistencies in the database or running specific SAP reports that can help identify issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that can resolve known issues.
  If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), OAC0 (Document Category Configuration), and SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to document management and archiving to understand the configuration and operational requirements.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the NI150 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.