How To Fix RSOS017 - TREX installation required

RSOS017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: TREX installation required

What causes this issue?

TREX search engine not installed.

System Response

TREX search cannot be performed.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Install the TREX search engine.

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RSOS017 - Details

• The SAP error message RSOS017 indicates that a TREX (Text Retrieval and Extraction) installation is required for certain functionalities within the SAP system, particularly those related to text search and retrieval capabilities. This error typically arises when the system attempts to perform operations that depend on TREX, but the TREX component is not installed or configured correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing TREX Installation: The TREX component is not installed on the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: TREX may be installed but not properly configured or started.
  Version Mismatch: The version of TREX may not be compatible with the version of the SAP system you are using.
  System Landscape Issues: In a distributed system landscape, TREX might not be available in the specific instance you are working with.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Install TREX:
  
  If TREX is not installed, you will need to install it. This typically involves downloading the TREX installation package from the SAP Service Marketplace and following the installation instructions provided in