How To Fix DDUT1385 - No suitable index exists on the database

DDUT1385 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDUT1 - DD: Various Dictionary Utility Programs

• Message number: 385

• Message text: No suitable index exists on the database

What causes this issue?

A search across all indexes created for the table on the database did
not find an index with an identical field list.

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?

Check the index definition.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DDUT1385 - Details

• The SAP error message DDUT1385 indicates that there is no suitable index available on the database for the operation you are trying to perform. This typically occurs when a database query is executed, and the system cannot find an appropriate index to optimize the search, leading to performance issues or the inability to retrieve data efficiently.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Index: The most common cause is that the required index does not exist on the database table being queried.
  Inefficient Query: The query being executed may not be optimized, leading to the need for an index that is not present.
  Database Changes: Changes in the database schema or data model may have rendered existing indexes obsolete or insufficient.
  Data Volume: A significant increase in data volume may necessitate additional indexing to maintain performance.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Required Index:
  
  Identify the table and the fields that need indexing based on the query that triggered the error.
  Use the database administration tools or