How To Fix DT551 - The index & was deleted in the database

DT551 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 551

• Message text: The index & was deleted in the database

What causes this issue?

The specified index was deleted from the database.

System Response

Information message

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT551 - The index & was deleted in the database ?

  The SAP error message DT551 indicates that a specific index in the database has been deleted. This can occur for various reasons, such as database maintenance activities, changes in the data model, or issues during data updates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Database Maintenance: Indexes may be deleted as part of routine database maintenance or optimization processes.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model (e.g., table structure changes) can lead to the deletion of indexes.
  Corruption or Errors: There may be corruption in the database or errors during data updates that result in the index being deleted.
  Manual Deletion: An administrator may have manually deleted the index for some reason.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Recreate the Index: If the index is essential for performance or functionality, you can recreate it. This can typically be done using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility).
  Check Database Logs: Review the database logs to understand why the index was deleted. This can provide