Message type: E = Error
Message class: DT - Table activation (incl. indexes)
Message number: 508
Message text: Index &-& is not correctly defined
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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DT508
- Index &-& is not correctly defined ?The SAP error message DT508 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of an index in the Data Dictionary (DDIC). This error typically arises when the index is not correctly defined or is inconsistent with the underlying database table structure. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error: Causes: Index Definition Issues: The index may not be defined correctly in the Data Dictionary. This could be due to missing fields, incorrect field types, or other inconsistencies. Table Structure Changes: If the underlying table structure has changed (e.g., fields added or removed) without corresponding updates to the index, this can lead to the error. Transport Issues: If the index was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the index to become inconsistent. Database Issues: There may be issues at the database level, such as corruption or inconsistencies in the database
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