How To Fix AD864 - Error deleting operation/recreating index

AD864 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 864

• Message text: Error deleting operation/recreating index

What causes this issue?

Operation deletion and subsequent recreation of the primary index of a
table was incorrect.

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?

Please check : Does the table for which a primary index was to be
created exist in the database? If not, please create it.
Please check : Does the primary index exist in the database? If not,
please create it.
Both checks can be carried out with the database utility.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD864 - Error deleting operation/recreating index ?

  The SAP error message AD864, which states "Error deleting operation/recreating index," typically occurs during database operations, particularly when the system is trying to delete or recreate an index in the database. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The index or the table may be locked by another process, preventing the deletion or recreation of the index.
  Corrupted Index: The index may be corrupted, leading to issues when trying to delete or recreate it.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the index deletion or recreation.
  Database Constraints: There may be constraints or dependencies that prevent the index from being deleted or recreated.
  Database 
  Configuration Issues: Configuration settings in the database may not allow for certain operations to be performed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the database tables or indexes. If locks are found,