How To Fix SFSRFW_ENGINE_MSG020 - Error when deleting index &: & (&)

SFSRFW_ENGINE_MSG020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SFSRFW_ENGINE_MSG - Replication Framework - Search Engine Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Error when deleting index &: & (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SFSRFW_ENGINE_MSG020 - Error when deleting index &: & (&) ?

  The SAP error message SFSRFW_ENGINE_MSG020 typically occurs in the context of the SAP S/4HANA system when there is an issue related to the deletion of an index. This error can arise due to various reasons, including but not limited to:
  Causes:
  
  Index Not Found: The specified index may not exist in the database, leading to an error when attempting to delete it.
  Database Locking: The index might be locked by another process, preventing its deletion.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user attempting to delete the index may not have the necessary permissions to perform this action.
  Corrupted Index: The index may be corrupted or in an inconsistent state, which can prevent its deletion.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues within the SAP system that are causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Index Existence: Check if the index you are trying to delete actually exists in the database. You can do this by querying the database or using transaction codes