How To Fix SRET138 - The index was deleted from the search engine

SRET138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 138

• Message text: The index was deleted from the search engine

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRET138 - The index was deleted from the search engine ?

  The SAP error message SRET138, which states "The index was deleted from the search engine," typically occurs in the context of SAP's search functionalities, particularly when using the SAP Search and Classification (TREX) engine or similar search technologies. This error indicates that the index that the system is trying to access has been deleted or is no longer available.
  
  Cause:
  
  Index Deletion: The most straightforward cause is that the index has been manually deleted or removed due to maintenance activities or configuration changes.
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in the system configuration or updates may lead to the deletion of the index.
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the data or if the data source has been modified, it may lead to the index being marked as deleted.
  System Errors: Unexpected system errors or crashes during indexing processes can also lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Recreate the Index: The primary solution is to recreate the index.