How To Fix DT557 - Activating (using DB utility) index &

DT557 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 557

• Message text: Activating (using DB utility) index &

What causes this issue?

The index was activated during a conversion by the database utility.

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 complete log of the conversion can be found as object log in the
database utility.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DT557 - Details

• The SAP error message DT557 typically occurs when there is an issue with activating an index in the database. This can happen for various reasons, including database inconsistencies, missing database objects, or issues with the database itself.
  
  Cause:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The index may be locked by another process, preventing it from being activated.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the underlying data that prevent the index from being created or activated.
  Missing Objects: Required database objects (like tables or columns) may be missing or not properly defined.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user executing the activation may not have the necessary permissions to create or modify indexes.
  Database Corruption: In rare cases, there may be corruption in the database that is preventing the index from being activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the database objects involved. If there are locks, you may need to wait for them to be