How To Fix SOTR_MESS151 - Index category for fuzzy search has not yet been created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOTR_MESS - Messages in and for the Online Text Repository

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Index category for fuzzy search has not yet been created

What causes this issue?

You tried to add new entries to the fuzzy index of the OTR. However, no
index category was found.

System Response

You cannot index the entries for the fuzzy search.

How to fix this error?

Create an index category for fuzzy searching in the OTR.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOTR_MESS151 - Index category for fuzzy search has not yet been created ?

  The SAP error message SOTR_MESS151 indicates that the index category for fuzzy search has not been created in the SAP system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a fuzzy search in the SAP system, but the necessary index for that search has not been set up.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Index Category: The primary cause of this error is that the index category required for fuzzy search has not been created or activated in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the fuzzy search from functioning correctly.
  System Updates: If the system has been recently updated or migrated, the necessary indexes may not have been recreated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Create the Index Category:
  
  Go to transaction code SOTR_INDEX in the SAP GUI.
  Check if the index category for fuzzy search exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  Follow the prompts to create the necessary index category for fuzzy search.
  
  
  
  Activate the Index:
  
  If the index category exists but is not activated, you may need to activate it.
  Use the same transaction code SOTR_INDEX to activate the index.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for fuzzy search are correctly set up in your SAP system.
  Review the relevant documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Indexes:
  
  If the index category was previously created but is still causing issues, consider rebuilding the indexes.
  This can often resolve inconsistencies or corruption in the index data.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart may be required to apply changes or updates made to the index categories.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fuzzy Search: This is a search technique that allows for approximate matching of search terms, which can be useful in scenarios where exact matches are not found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SOTR_INDEX for managing search indexes.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed instructions on managing search indexes and fuzzy search configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP technical team for further assistance.