How To Fix AD807 - Index maintenance only possible for transparent tables

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 807

• Message text: Index maintenance only possible for transparent tables

What causes this issue?

The specified table is not a transparent table.

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?

Only tables of type TRANSP can have a secondary index. Check the table
type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD807 - Index maintenance only possible for transparent tables ?

  The SAP error message AD807 indicates that an index maintenance operation is being attempted on a table that is not a transparent table. In SAP, a transparent table is a database table that has a one-to-one relationship with a database table in the underlying database. This means that the structure of the table in the SAP data dictionary corresponds directly to a table in the database.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you try to create, modify, or delete an index on a non-transparent table. Non-transparent tables include:
  
  Pool tables
  Cluster tables
  Any other special types of tables that do not have a direct mapping to a single database table
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Table Type: Verify the type of table you are working with. You can do this by checking the table definition in the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11). If it is a pool or cluster table, you cannot perform index maintenance on it.
  
  
  Use Transparent Tables: If you need to create or maintain an index, you should use a transparent table instead. If your data model requires indexing, consider redesigning your database schema to use transparent tables where appropriate.
  
  
  Review Index Requirements: If you are trying to optimize performance, review the need for indexes on the specific table. For non-transparent tables, you may need to consider alternative optimization strategies, such as adjusting the database design or using different query strategies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for best practices regarding table design and index management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view table definitions and SE14 (Database Utility) for database-related operations.
  Table Types: Familiarize yourself with the different types of tables in SAP:
  
  Transparent Tables: Directly correspond to a database table.
  Pool Tables: Group multiple logical tables into a single database table.
  Cluster Tables: Store multiple records in a single database table, often used for storing data that is frequently accessed together.
  
  
  Performance Tuning: If performance is an issue, consider other optimization techniques such as query optimization, proper use of buffering, and database tuning.
  
  By following these steps and understanding the nature of the tables you are working with, you can effectively address the AD807 error in SAP.