How To Fix NI151 - Direct index entries are created for all document categories

NI151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NI - Document index processing

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Direct index entries are created for all document categories

What causes this issue?

Direct index entries are created for all document categories. The
migration to this new procedure is complete.

System Response

A program run is not necessary for any 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 NI151 - Direct index entries are created for all document categories ?

  The SAP error message NI151 indicates that direct index entries are being created for all document categories, which can lead to performance issues and increased database size. This message typically arises in the context of document management systems (DMS) or when dealing with document storage in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by the configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how document entries are indexed. When the system is set to create direct index entries for all document categories, it can lead to inefficiencies, especially if there are a large number of documents or if the document categories are not optimized for direct indexing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the NI151 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Document Category Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of document categories in your SAP system. Ensure that only the necessary categories are set to create direct index entries.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings