How To Fix DT541 - An index name must be maintained for object type index

DT541 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 541

• Message text: An index name must be maintained for object type index

What causes this issue?

Object type 'INDX' was specified, but the index name was missing.

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 this error occurs in a program, a program modification is required
to correct it.
Otherwise, enter the table name and index ID, which can be up to three
characters in length.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT541 - An index name must be maintained for object type index ?

  The SAP error message DT541, which states "An index name must be maintained for object type index," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an index in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) without providing a valid name for the index. This error is related to the definition of database objects in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Index Name: The most common cause of this error is that the index name has not been specified when creating or modifying the index.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the database table or the index itself.
  Technical Settings: The technical settings for the table may not be properly defined, leading to issues when trying to create an index.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DT541 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Index Definition:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Open the table for which you are trying to create or modify the index.
  Ensure that you have provided a valid