How To Fix RSOS111 - Error during search; error text: &1, error code: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Error during search; error text: &1, error code: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOS111 - Error during search; error text: &1, error code: &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSOS111 typically indicates that there was an issue during a search operation in the SAP system, often related to the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments. The error message includes placeholders for specific details, where &1 represents the error text and &2 represents the error code.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Source Issues: The data source being queried may not be available or may have been deleted or modified.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the search may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or perform the search.
  System Performance: The system may be experiencing performance issues, leading to timeouts or failures during the search operation.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the data model, queries, or search settings.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the SAP system and the database or other components can lead to search failures.
  Data Consistency: Inconsistencies in the data or metadata can cause errors during search operations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Source: Verify that the data source is available and correctly configured. Ensure that it has not been deleted or modified unexpectedly.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the search. Check roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Monitor System Performance: Use transaction codes like ST22 (dump analysis) or SM21 (system log) to check for performance issues or errors in the system.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the data model, queries, and search settings to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Network Diagnostics: If network issues are suspected, perform network diagnostics to ensure connectivity between components.
  Data Consistency Checks: Run consistency checks on the data and metadata to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check data sources and queries.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to RSOS111.
  Logs and Traces: Check system logs and traces for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context for troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the specific error text and code for more targeted help.