How To Fix /PM0/ABX_INDEX017 - Text to be deleted index &1, language &2 is unknown; nothing deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABX_INDEX -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Text to be deleted index &1, language &2 is unknown; nothing deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABX_INDEX017 - Text to be deleted index &1, language &2 is unknown; nothing deleted ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABX_INDEX017 indicates that there is an issue with deleting a text index for a specific language in the SAP system. The message states that the text to be deleted for the specified index and language is unknown, which means that the system could not find the text entry that you are trying to delete.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Index: The index you are trying to delete may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Language Code: The language code provided may be incorrect or not supported in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or the text index that prevent the deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the text index.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Index Existence: Check if the index you are trying to delete actually exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate function module to list existing