How To Fix DB679 - Error during documentation import

DB679 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 679

• Message text: Error during documentation import

What causes this issue?

System error: Inconsistency when choosing index type or index name.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DB679 - Details

• The SAP error message DB679 typically indicates that there was an issue during the import of documentation into the database. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding an appropriate solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The database might be locked or in a state that prevents the import of documentation.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or process attempting the import may not have the necessary permissions to perform the operation.
  Corrupted Documentation: The documentation being imported may be corrupted or not in the expected format.
  Database Connectivity Issues: There may be connectivity issues between the SAP application and the database.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the documentation may not be compatible with the current version of the database or SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the database that