How To Fix SRET134 - The index is blocked by user '&'


SRET134 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SRET - SAP Retrieval : Administration - Indexing - Search

  • Message number: 134

  • Message text: The index is blocked by user '&'

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRET134 - The index is blocked by user '&' ?
    The SAP error message SRET134 indicates that an index is blocked by a specific user, which prevents certain operations from being performed on that index. This typically occurs in the context of database operations where an index is locked due to ongoing transactions or maintenance activities.
    
    Cause: User Lock: The index is locked by a user (indicated by the & in the error message) who may be performing operations that require exclusive access to the index. Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that is taking a long time to complete may hold a lock on the index. Maintenance Activities: Index maintenance activities, such as rebuilding or reorganizing an index, can also lead to this error if they are not completed or are interrupted.
    Solution: Identify the User: Determine which user is blocking the index. You can use transaction codes like SM12 (to view locks) or SM21 (to check system logs) to identify the user and the transaction causing

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