How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN057 - Cannot drop fulltext index

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Cannot drop fulltext index

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN057 - Cannot drop fulltext index ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN057: Cannot drop fulltext index typically occurs in the context of SAP HANA when there is an attempt to drop a full-text index that is either in use or does not exist. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Index in Use: The full-text index you are trying to drop is currently being used by one or more database objects, such as tables or views.
  Non-Existent Index: The specified full-text index does not exist in the database.
  Insufficient Privileges: The user attempting to drop the index may not have the necessary privileges to perform this action.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the full-text index that prevent it from being dropped.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Index Usage:
  
  Verify if the full-text index is currently being used by any objects. You can do this by querying the system catalog views to find dependencies.
  Example SQL query to check dependencies:
  SELECT * FROM _SYS_OBJECTS WHERE OBJECT_NAME = '<your_index_name>';
  
  
  
  
  Drop Dependencies:
  
  If the index is in use, you may need to drop or alter the dependent objects before you can drop the index.
  
  
  
  Verify Index Existence:
  
  Ensure that the full-text index you are trying to drop actually exists. You can list all full-text indexes in your schema using:
  SELECT * FROM _SYS_FULLTEXT_INDEXES WHERE SCHEMA_NAME = '<your_schema_name>';
  
  
  
  
  Check User Privileges:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary privileges to drop the index. You may need to grant the appropriate permissions or perform the action as a user with higher privileges (e.g., SYSTEM).
  
  
  
  Use Correct Syntax:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct SQL syntax to drop the full-text index. The syntax generally looks like this:
  DROP FULLTEXT INDEX <index_name> ON <table_name>;
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HANA Documentation: Refer to the official SAP HANA documentation for detailed information on managing full-text indexes and understanding their dependencies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  System Catalog Views: Familiarize yourself with the system catalog views in SAP HANA, as they provide valuable information about database objects, including indexes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.