How To Fix AD803 - Field & occurs more than once in index &-&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Field & occurs more than once in index &-&

What causes this issue?

You have used a field name several times in the index description.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check that you have written the field name correctly or
delete the duplicate field name from the index
description.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD803 - Field & occurs more than once in index &-& ?

  The SAP error message AD803 indicates that a field is being used more than once in an index definition, which is not allowed. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a database table or an index in the Data Dictionary (SE11) and you have included the same field multiple times in the index definition.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Field Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the same field has been added multiple times to the index definition.
  Incorrect Index Definition: The index may have been defined incorrectly, leading to the inclusion of the same field more than once.
  Table Structure Changes: If the table structure has been modified (e.g., adding fields or changing existing ones), it may lead to inconsistencies in the index definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Index Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the table and click on "Indexes".
  Review the index definitions and ensure that no field is listed more than once in any index.
  
  
  
  Modify Index:
  
  If you find duplicate fields in the index, remove the duplicates.
  Save the changes and activate the index.
  
  
  
  Recheck Table Structure:
  
  Ensure that the table structure is correct and that there are no unintended duplicates in the field definitions.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any transport requests related to the table or index are correctly managed and do not contain conflicting definitions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the table and index to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility (for further checks and repairs)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on Data Dictionary and index management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AD803 error and ensure that your index definitions are valid.