How To Fix DBMAN358 - The primary index on the E table was deleted

DBMAN358 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 358

• Message text: The primary index on the E table was deleted

What causes this issue?

The primary index (or corresponding non-unique index) has been deleted
from the E-table. This is for performance reasons. The index is
reconstructed automatically after the summarization run.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN358 - The primary index on the E table was deleted ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN358 indicates that the primary index on a database table (referred to as the "E table") has been deleted. This can lead to issues with data retrieval and integrity, as the primary index is crucial for maintaining the uniqueness of records and optimizing query performance.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: The primary index may have been deleted manually by a user with the necessary permissions.
  Database Corruption: Issues with the database system or corruption can lead to the loss of the primary index.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, it’s possible that the transport did not include the primary index or that it was incorrectly configured.
  Database Maintenance: Certain maintenance operations or scripts may inadvertently remove the primary index.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Recreate the Primary Index:
  
  Use the database management tools or SQL commands to recreate the primary index on the affected table. The exact command will depend on the database system (e.g.,