How To Fix DT513 - Indexes to table & could not be activated

DT513 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Indexes to table & could not be activated

What causes this issue?

Some of the indexes defined for the specified table are inconsistent or
do not fit together, e.g. an index of the table contains all the fields
of another index of the table.

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 definitions of the indexes for the table in the ABAP
Dictionary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT513 - Indexes to table & could not be activated ?

  The SAP error message DT513 indicates that there are indexes associated with a database table that could not be activated. This typically occurs during the activation of a table or when changes are made to the table structure, such as adding or modifying fields.
  Causes of Error DT513
  
  
  Inconsistent Index Definition: The index definition may be inconsistent with the current structure of the table. This can happen if the table was modified (e.g., fields added or removed) but the indexes were not updated accordingly.
  
  
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues, such as corruption or problems with the database connection.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the table and its indexes were transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies between the source and target systems.
  
  
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the indexes.
  
  
  Database Locking: The database may be locked or in a state that prevents the activation of