How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE234 - Material is either not created or not indexed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Material is either not created or not indexed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE234 - Material is either not created or not indexed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSD_MESSAGE234 Material is either not created or not indexed
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when a material that is being searched for or referenced in a Web Service or Fiori app does not exist in the system or has not been properly indexed in the search engine (such as SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA Full-Text Search). The system tries to retrieve material data but fails because:
  
  The material master record has not been created in the system.
  The material exists but has not been indexed yet, so the search engine cannot find it.
  The indexing process failed or is outdated.
  The material number used in the request is incorrect or does not match any existing material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Material Existence:
  
  Check if the material exists in the system using transaction MM03 (Display Material).
  If the material does not exist, create it using MM01 or the appropriate process.
  
  
  
  Check Indexing Status:
  
  If the material exists, ensure it is indexed properly.
  For SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA Full-Text Search, verify the indexing status.
  Rebuild or update the index if necessary.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Search Index:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/IDX_REBUILD (for APO) or relevant indexing tools depending on your system.
  For SAP HANA, you might need to trigger a full-text index rebuild or refresh.
  
  
  
  Check Search Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the search configuration includes the material master data.
  Verify that the search connectors and data sources are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Input Data:
  
  Confirm that the material number or identifier passed to the web service or app is correct and matches the format expected by the system.
  
  
  
  Monitor Background Jobs:
  
  Check if background jobs responsible for indexing (e.g., RSSIDX00 for Enterprise Search) are running successfully.
  Restart or schedule these jobs if they are not running or have failed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for notes related to WSD_MESSAGE234 or material indexing issues.
  Transactions:
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  /SAPAPO/IDX_REBUILD - Rebuild Index (APO)
  RSSIDX00 - Enterprise Search Indexing Job
  
  
  Search Engines:
  
  SAP Enterprise Search
  SAP HANA Full-Text Search
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Fiori apps or Web Services that rely on search indexes to retrieve material data.
  Integration scenarios where material data is fetched via OData services.
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Check application logs (transaction SLG1) for detailed error messages.
  Review web service or gateway logs if applicable.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after verifying material existence and reindexing, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and system information.