How To Fix DT533 - Index &-& (Definitions of the unique flag vary)

DT533 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 533

• Message text: Index &-& (Definitions of the unique flag vary)

What causes this issue?

The unique definition in the ABAP Dictionary is different to that in
the database. For example, it was possible to define the index in the
ABAP Dictionary as a unique index, whilst in the database it was not
created as unique.

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?

The index must be deleted from the database and created again. This
step is normally carried out automatically.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT533 - Index &-& (Definitions of the unique flag vary) ?

  The SAP error message DT533, which states "Index &-& (Definitions of the unique flag vary)," typically occurs in the context of database indexing and data dictionary objects in SAP. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy in the definition of a unique index between the database and the data dictionary in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Index Definitions: The unique flag for an index in the database does not match the definition in the SAP data dictionary. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual changes made directly in the database that are not reflected in the SAP data dictionary.
  Issues during transport of objects that may not have been properly updated.
  Database inconsistencies after a system upgrade or migration.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the index was transported from one system to another, the unique flag may not have been correctly set in the target system.
  
  
  Database Corruption: In rare cases, corruption in the database can lead to inconsistencies