How To Fix DT505 - Text for index &-& missing in status &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Text for index &-& missing in status &

What causes this issue?

The short text for the index in the status referred to could not be
read.

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 whether this text exists. It is possible that the text exists,
but has not yet been translated into the logon language.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT505 - Text for index &-& missing in status & ?

  The SAP error message DT505 indicates that there is a missing text for an index in a specific status. This typically occurs in the context of data dictionary objects, particularly when dealing with database indexes or text elements that are not properly defined or are missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Elements: The error usually arises when the system expects a text description for an index but cannot find it. This can happen if the text has not been maintained in the relevant language or if the index was created without the necessary text entries.
  Transport Issues: If the index was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the text elements may not have been included in the transport request.
  Data Dictionary Changes: Changes made to the data dictionary (like creating or modifying indexes) without properly maintaining the associated texts can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Texts: 
  
  Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the index that is causing the issue.
  Check if the text for the index is maintained in the appropriate language. If not, you will need to create or update the text.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that the transport request included all necessary objects, including texts. You may need to re-transport the missing texts.
  
  
  
  Recreate Index: 
  
  If the index is not critical, you might consider dropping and recreating it, ensuring that all necessary texts are defined during the creation process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version you are using, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Language Settings: Ensure that the language settings in your SAP system are correctly configured, as missing texts can sometimes be a result of language discrepancies.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further investigation.