How To Fix E2083 - Index &-& is switched off

E2083 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Index &-& is switched off

What causes this issue?

You have checked an index or enhancement index that is switched off.

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?

It is possible that the system found an error when the object was
checked. If the corresponding business function is not activated, errors
can occur. For example, the index may contain fields from deactivated
appends. No action is required. As soon as the corresponding business
function is activated, a consistent status will be restored and after
that the check should normally be error-free.
<ZH>You must not change the object that is deactivated</>, unless you
wish to perform an advance correction and intend to activate the
business function afterwards. Remember that deactivated DDIC objects
cannot be activated.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2083 - Index &-& is switched off ?

  The SAP error message E2083, which states "Index &-& is switched off," typically indicates that a database index is not active or has been disabled. This can happen for various reasons, such as performance tuning, maintenance activities, or issues during database operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Index Maintenance: The index may have been switched off as part of a maintenance operation or due to a database administrator's decision to optimize performance.
  Database Corruption: There could be corruption in the database that has caused the index to be disabled.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the database configuration or settings may have led to the index being turned off.
  Performance Issues: If the index was found to be causing performance issues, it might have been disabled to improve query performance.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Rebuild the Index: The most common solution is to rebuild the index. This can usually be done through the database administration tools or directly via SQL commands, depending on the database system