How To Fix RSD_TREX231 - DF index deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSD_TREX - Messages from TREX Aggregate Area

• Message number: 231

• Message text: DF index deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSD_TREX231 - DF index deactivated ?

  The SAP error message RSD_TREX231 indicates that a Data Flow (DF) index has been deactivated in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) and its integration with the TREX search engine. This can occur for various reasons, such as changes in the underlying data model, issues during data loading, or manual deactivation.
  Cause:
  
  Data Model Changes: If there have been changes to the InfoObject or InfoProvider that the index is based on, it may lead to the deactivation of the index.
  Data Loading Issues: If there are errors during the data loading process, the index may not be updated correctly, leading to deactivation.
  Manual Deactivation: An administrator may have manually deactivated the index for maintenance or troubleshooting purposes.
  System Errors: Technical issues or system errors during the indexing process can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSD_TREX231 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Index Status:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check the status of the index in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoProvider and check if the index is indeed deactivated.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Index:
  
  If the index is deactivated, you can reactivate it by selecting the InfoProvider and choosing the option to activate the index.
  This can usually be done by right-clicking on the InfoProvider and selecting "Activate" or "Rebuild Index".
  
  
  
  Check Data Load:
  
  Ensure that the data load process is running correctly. Check for any errors in the data load process that might have caused the index to deactivate.
  If there are errors, resolve them and reload the data.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the logs for any specific error messages that might provide more context on why the index was deactivated.
  Use transaction SLG1 to view application logs related to the data loading process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to TREX and BW for any specific instructions or known issues regarding index management.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  TREX: TREX (Text Retrieval and Extraction) is a search engine used in SAP for full-text search capabilities and is often integrated with SAP BW for enhanced data retrieval.
  Data Warehousing Workbench: This is the primary tool for managing data models, InfoProviders, and data flows in SAP BW.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), SLG1 (Application Log), and others that may assist in troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RSD_TREX231 error and reactivate the DF index successfully.