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Use identical model names for SentenceTransformersTextEmbedder and SentenceTransformersDocumentEmbedder\n2. Re-run indexing\nExpected: Retrieval works\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"e6416d63-7040-4e0b-89a0-db907fd5fcb1","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Use the same model for the TextEmbedder and DocumentEmbedder; re-embed/re-index documents after changing models.\n\nOption: Align embedder models and re-index [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: RAG pipelines\nSteps:\n1. Use identical model names for SentenceTransformersTextEmbedder and SentenceTransformersDocumentEmbedder\n2. 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