How To Fix DA477 - No Dictionary definition found for secondary index & to table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DA - Dictionary: Compare, distribution, timer, instantiation

• Message number: 477

• Message text: No Dictionary definition found for secondary index & to table &

What causes this issue?

This error message indicates that internal inconsistencies exist.

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 consult SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DA477 - No Dictionary definition found for secondary index & to table & ?

  The SAP error message DA477 indicates that there is no dictionary definition found for a secondary index associated with a specific table. This typically occurs when the secondary index is either not defined in the Data Dictionary or has been deleted or not activated properly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Secondary Index: The secondary index may not have been created for the specified table.
  Inactive Index: The index might exist but is not activated.
  Transport Issues: If the table or index was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  Database Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the index from being recognized.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the index may not have been created yet.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Index Definition:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Enter the table name and check if the secondary index is defined under the "Indexes" tab.
  If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Activate Index:
  
  If the index exists but is inactive, you can activate it by selecting the index and choosing the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Recreate Index:
  
  If the index is corrupted or not functioning properly, you may need to delete and recreate it.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the index was included and imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the database to identify any issues that may be affecting the index.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific table and index for any known issues or additional steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check table and index definitions.
  SE14: Database Utility to check and adjust database objects.
  SE78: Transport Organizer to check transport logs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors that might provide more context.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it is affecting production systems.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DA477 error and implement a solution.