How To Fix RSOS003 - Existing index will be cleared

RSOS003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOS - Message class for BI Metadata Search with TREX

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Existing index will be cleared

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOS003 - Existing index will be cleared ?

  The SAP error message RSOS003 ("Existing index will be cleared") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the data indexing process. This message indicates that the existing index for a particular InfoProvider (like an InfoCube or DataStore Object) is being cleared, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Data Load Issues: If there are problems during the data loading process, such as data inconsistencies or errors in the data source, the system may clear the existing index to ensure data integrity.
  Index Maintenance: The system may be performing routine maintenance on the index, which can involve clearing and rebuilding the index to optimize performance.
  Data Model Changes: Changes to the data model, such as modifications to the structure of an InfoCube or DataStore Object, can trigger the clearing of existing indexes.
  Manual Intervention: An administrator may have manually triggered an index