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

NI150 - Overview

• 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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