How To Fix RSO_CTC017 - Initial indexing in progress

RSO_CTC017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Initial indexing in progress

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RSO_CTC017 - Details

• The SAP error message RSO_CTC017, which states "Initial indexing in progress," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when you are trying to access or query data that is still being indexed. This message indicates that the system is currently processing the initial indexing of data, which is necessary for the efficient retrieval and reporting of data in the BW system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Loading: The error usually arises when data is being loaded into the InfoProvider (like an InfoCube or DataStore Object) and the indexing process has not yet completed.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load or if the data volume is large, the indexing process may take longer than usual.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues or settings that are causing delays in the indexing process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Completion: The simplest solution is to wait for the initial indexing process to complete. You can