How To Fix AD867 - Background processing not currently supported for primary indexes

AD867 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 867

• Message text: Background processing not currently supported for primary indexes

What causes this issue?

Both creation as well as deletion and recreation of a primary index may
only occur online.

System Response

The action cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD867 - Background processing not currently supported for primary indexes ?

  The SAP error message AD867, which states "Background processing not currently supported for primary indexes," typically occurs when there is an attempt to execute a background job that involves operations on primary indexes, which are not supported for background processing in certain contexts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Primary Index Operations: The error arises when a background job tries to perform operations that involve primary indexes, such as certain types of data updates or modifications that are not allowed to run in the background.
  Database Locking: Primary indexes may require exclusive locks that cannot be obtained in a background processing context, leading to this error.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that restricts certain operations from being executed in the background.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Run in Foreground: If the operation can be executed in the foreground, consider running the job interactively instead of as a background job. This is the most straightforward solution.
  Check Job Configuration: Review the job