How To Fix DT501 - DB index & not defined in ABAP Dictionary

DT501 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 501

• Message text: DB index & not defined in ABAP Dictionary

What causes this issue?

An index that is not defined in the ABAP Dictionary was found on the
database.

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?

If necessary, create the index in the ABAP Dictionary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT501 - DB index & not defined in ABAP Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message DT501 indicates that a database index is not defined in the ABAP Dictionary. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a database table or view that references an index that does not exist or is not properly defined in the ABAP Dictionary.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Index: The index that the program or transaction is trying to use has not been created in the database.
  Inconsistent Dictionary: There may be inconsistencies between the database and the ABAP Dictionary, possibly due to changes made directly in the database without corresponding updates in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Transport Issues: If the index was created in a development environment but not transported to the production environment, it may lead to this error.
  Database Table Changes: Changes to the database table structure (like renaming or deleting an index) without updating the ABAP Dictionary can also cause this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Index Definition:
  
  Go to the ABAP Dictionary