How To Fix SF158 - Indexing was carried out

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Indexing was carried out

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF158 - Indexing was carried out ?

  The SAP error message SF158, which states "Indexing was carried out," typically relates to issues with the indexing of data in the SAP system, particularly in the context of SAP SuccessFactors or other SAP modules that utilize indexing for performance optimization.
  
  Cause:
  
  Indexing Process: The error indicates that an indexing process has been executed, which may be due to changes in data or configuration that require the system to rebuild or update its indexes.
  Data Volume: Large volumes of data can lead to longer indexing times or failures if the system resources are insufficient.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the system or data model can trigger the need for re-indexing.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load or if there are performance issues, indexing may not complete successfully.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Monitor Indexing Status: Check the status of the indexing process. You can do this through the relevant transaction codes or monitoring tools in SAP.
  Re-run