How To Fix SIC_INDEX_CONF028 - Engine is mandatory

SIC_INDEX_CONF028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_INDEX_CONF - Messages for indexing

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Engine is mandatory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIC_INDEX_CONF028 - Engine is mandatory ?

  The SAP error message SIC_INDEX_CONF028 with the description "Engine is mandatory" typically occurs in the context of configuring the SAP Search and Classification (TREX) engine or when dealing with the indexing of data in SAP systems. This error indicates that a required field, specifically the "Engine," has not been specified in the configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The engine configuration for the indexing process is incomplete or missing. The system expects a specific engine to be defined for the indexing task.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the search engine may not have been properly set up, leading to the system not recognizing the engine.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it might not have included all necessary settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SIC_INDEX_CONF028 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Engine Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance) or SICF