How To Fix DT576 - Full text index &-&: No alphanum conversion should be defined for field

DT576 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 576

• Message text: Full text index &-&: No alphanum conversion should be defined for field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT576 - Full text index &-&: No alphanum conversion should be defined for field ?

  The SAP error message DT576, which states "Full text index &-&: No alphanum conversion should be defined for field," typically occurs in the context of full-text indexing in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the full-text index for a specific field in a database table.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Field Configuration: The field in question may have been incorrectly configured to allow alphanumeric conversion, which is not supported for full-text indexing.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the field may not be suitable for full-text indexing, leading to this error.
  Indexing Settings: The settings for the full-text index may not be properly defined, particularly regarding how the system should handle alphanumeric data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DT576 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Field Configuration:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the field definition in the relevant