How To Fix RSD_TREX152 - Fatal error during indexing. Rebuild required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSD_TREX - Messages from TREX Aggregate Area

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Fatal error during indexing. Rebuild required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSD_TREX152 - Fatal error during indexing. Rebuild required ?

  The SAP error message RSD_TREX152 indicates a fatal error during the indexing process in the SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP HANA environment. This error typically occurs when the system encounters issues while trying to index data in the TREX (Text Retrieval and Extraction) engine, which is used for full-text search and other data retrieval tasks.
  Causes:
  
  Data Corruption: There may be corrupted data in the InfoProvider or the underlying database that is causing the indexing process to fail.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for the TREX or the InfoProvider can lead to indexing errors.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient memory or CPU resources on the server can cause the indexing process to fail.
  Version Incompatibility: Mismatched versions of SAP components or TREX can lead to errors during indexing.
  Locking Issues: If the data being indexed is locked by another process, it can lead to a failure in the indexing operation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Rebuild the Index: The error message suggests that a rebuild of the index is required. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the SAP BW system.
  Navigating to the relevant InfoProvider.
  Executing the "Rebuild Index" option.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Corruption: Use transaction codes like RSA1 to check for any inconsistencies in the data. You may need to repair or reload the data if corruption is found.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Ensure that the TREX and InfoProvider configurations are correct. Check the settings in the SAP BW administration area.
  
  
  Monitor System Resources: Check the system's memory and CPU usage. If resources are low, consider increasing them or optimizing other processes running on the server.
  
  
  Check Logs: Review the TREX logs for more detailed error messages. You can find these logs in the TREX administration tool or the SAP system logs.
  
  
  Update SAP Components: Ensure that all SAP components, including TREX, are up to date and compatible with each other.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSCUSTV10 (Customizing for BW).
  TREX Administration: Understanding how to use the TREX administration tools can help in monitoring and managing the indexing process.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RSD_TREX152 error and successfully rebuild the index in your SAP environment.