How To Fix SRET148 - Error during deletion of language '&'. Search engine result '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Error during deletion of language '&'. Search engine result '&'

What causes this issue?

When the index category is deleted, all languages, and consequently all
physical indices on the search server (RFC server) are deleted.
If a physical index could not be deleted, the index category is not
deleted or set to inactive either. This is to prevent the index from
staying on the search server without R/3 inforamtion.

How to fix this error?

Firstly clean up all languages / indexes for which this information
appears.
Use the function to delete an index without R/3 information (if such an
index exists) and / or the function to delete the language without an
index from the R/3 System.
You can then call the function 'Delete index category' again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRET148 - Error during deletion of language '&'. Search engine result '&' ?

  The SAP error message SRET148, which states "Error during deletion of language '&'. Search engine result '&'?", typically occurs when there is an issue related to the deletion of a language from the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Search Engine or the SAP Knowledge Provider.
  Cause:
  
  Language Deletion Issues: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to delete a language that is still in use or has dependencies in the system. This could be due to existing data, configurations, or objects that are linked to the language being deleted.
  Search Engine Configuration: If the language is part of the search engine configuration, it may not be possible to delete it if there are still search results or indexed data associated with that language.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion of the language.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete a language, check for any dependencies or objects that are still using that language. This includes checking for texts, configurations, or any other data that may be linked to the language.
  Remove References: If there are references to the language in the system, you will need to remove or update those references before you can successfully delete the language.
  Re-index Search Engine: If the language is part of the search engine, you may need to re-index the search engine after removing any references to the language. This can often resolve issues related to search results.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting to delete the language has the necessary authorizations. If not, you may need to contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on language management and search engine configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE63 (Translation) and SFW5 (Switch Framework) that may help in managing languages and translations in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.