How To Fix RSD_TREX212 - Activation/deactivation of delta index only possible with active BWA ind.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSD_TREX - Messages from TREX Aggregate Area

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Activation/deactivation of delta index only possible with active BWA ind.

What causes this issue?

An index cannot be converted to delta mode unless it has been created on
the BWA server.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Activate the BWA index.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSD_TREX212 - Activation/deactivation of delta index only possible with active BWA ind. ?

  The SAP error message RSD_TREX212 indicates that there is an issue with the activation or deactivation of a delta index in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) and its integration with the SAP HANA database or TREX (Text Retrieval and Extraction) engine. This error typically arises when the delta index cannot be activated or deactivated because the BWA (Business Warehouse Accelerator) index is not active.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Inactive BWA Index: The BWA index that is required for the delta index operation is not active. The delta index relies on the BWA index to function properly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the BW system or the BWA setup that prevent the delta index from being activated or deactivated.
  Data Model Issues: There could be issues with the data model or the InfoProvider that is being used, which may not be compatible with the delta index operations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check BWA Index Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the InfoProvider in question and check the status of the BWA index.
  If the BWA index is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate BWA Index:
  
  If the BWA index is not active, you can activate it by selecting the InfoProvider and choosing the option to activate the BWA index.
  Ensure that the BWA index is properly configured and that there are no errors during the activation process.
  
  
  
  Check Delta Queue:
  
  Ensure that the delta queue is functioning correctly. You can check the delta queue using transaction LBWQ.
  If there are issues with the delta queue, resolve them before attempting to activate or deactivate the delta index.
  
  
  
  Recheck Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the BWA and ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the data model that may affect the delta index.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BWA (Business Warehouse Accelerator): A tool that enhances the performance of SAP BW queries by using in-memory technology.
  Delta Index: A mechanism in SAP BW that allows for the efficient loading of data into InfoProviders by only processing the changes (delta) since the last load.
  TREX: A search and text retrieval engine used in SAP applications for full-text search capabilities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSD_TREX212 error and successfully activate or deactivate the delta index as needed.