How To Fix DT068 - Table & (error when adjusting the secondary indexes or views in the DB)

DT068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DT - Table activation (incl. indexes)

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Table & (error when adjusting the secondary indexes or views in the DB)

What causes this issue?

An error occurred in the database when adjusting the secondary indexes
for the table or when deleting and recreating the dependent views.

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?

You can find further information about the cause of the error in the
listed SQL statements in this log.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DT068 - Details

• The SAP error message DT068 typically indicates an issue related to the adjustment of secondary indexes or views in the database. This error can occur during various database operations, such as when you are trying to activate a table or when there are inconsistencies in the database structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Database State: The error may arise if there are inconsistencies between the database and the data dictionary (DDIC) definitions in SAP.
  Missing or Corrupted Indexes: If the secondary indexes or views are missing or corrupted, it can lead to this error.
  Database Locking Issues: Sometimes, database locks can prevent the adjustment of indexes or views.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, and the transport was not successful, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Database 
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the database settings can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Inconsistencies: Use transaction codes like SE14 (Database Utility) to check for inconsistencies in the