How To Fix D0762 - Index name &1-&2 is only significant in the &3 position

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D0 - Machine-level ABAP/4 Dictionary texts (e.g. debugging)

• Message number: 762

• Message text: Index name &1-&2 is only significant in the &3 position

What causes this issue?

This table already has an index whose first two places are the same as
those of the selected index name.
Tables with 15- and 16-place names must have index names whose first
two places are significant in order to be able to generate a unique
index name on the database.

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?

Choose another index name. If an SAP index collides with a customer
index because the customer index was not created in the customer name
range, you should delete the customer index and create it again with
another name.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D0762 - Index name &1-&2 is only significant in the &3 position ?

  The SAP error message D0762 indicates an issue related to the use of an index in a database table. Specifically, the message states that the index name specified is only significant in a certain position, which typically means that the index is not being used optimally or is not defined correctly for the query being executed.
  Cause:
  
  Index Definition: The index defined on the database table may not be appropriate for the query being executed. This can happen if the index is defined on columns that are not being used in the WHERE clause of the SQL statement.
  Query Structure: The SQL query may not be structured in a way that utilizes the index effectively. For example, if the query filters on columns that are not part of the index, the database engine may not use the index at all.
  Database Optimization: The database optimizer may determine that using the index is not beneficial for the query execution plan, leading to a full table scan instead.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Index Usage: Check the index definition and ensure that it includes the columns that are being filtered in the query. If necessary, create a new index that better suits the query requirements.
  Optimize Queries: Modify the SQL query to ensure that it uses the index effectively. This may involve changing the order of conditions in the WHERE clause or adding additional conditions that match the indexed columns.
  Analyze Execution Plan: Use tools like the SQL trace or execution plan analysis to understand how the query is being executed and whether the index is being utilized. This can provide insights into how to optimize the query or index.
  Database Statistics: Ensure that database statistics are up to date. Outdated statistics can lead to suboptimal query plans. You may need to run a database statistics update command.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the database documentation for specific guidance on index usage and optimization strategies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view and modify index definitions, and ST05 (SQL Trace) to analyze SQL performance.
  Performance Tuning: Regularly monitor and tune database performance, especially if you notice frequent occurrences of this error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or recommendations related to this error message, as there may be specific patches or updates that address underlying problems.
  
  By addressing the index definition and query structure, you can resolve the D0762 error and improve the performance of your SAP application.