How To Fix RSO_CTC016 - Initial indexing not started yet

RSO_CTC016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_CTC - Message class for CTC related messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Initial indexing not started yet

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RSO_CTC016 - Details

• The SAP error message RSO_CTC016: Initial indexing not started yet typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there is an issue with the indexing of the data in the context of the SAP BW Query or the DataStore Object (DSO). This error indicates that the initial indexing process for the data has not been completed, which is necessary for the system to retrieve and display data correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Indexing Not Triggered: The initial indexing process may not have been triggered for the InfoProvider or DSO.
  Data Load Issues: There may be issues with the data load process that prevent the data from being available for indexing.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to allow for indexing.
  Locks or Errors: There may be locks or errors in the system that prevent the indexing process from starting.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Trigger Initial Indexing:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoProvider or DSO in the