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Message type: E = Error
Message class: F9 - Messages from all FI Archiving and Deletion Programs
Message number: 612
Message text: Maintain a secondary index life
You did not define a secondary index life, or the value you specified
is not allowed.
The secondary index life must be a positive number that defines the
minimum retention of data used in displaying document line items in the
database for this account. The index life is specified in days and must
be equal to or greater than the account life.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Maintain the value according to the instructions above.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
F9612
- Maintain a secondary index life ?The SAP error message F9612, "Maintain a secondary index life," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling modules when there is an issue with the configuration of secondary indexes in the system. This error indicates that the system requires a secondary index to be maintained for certain financial documents or transactions, but it has not been properly set up.
Cause:
- Missing Secondary Index: The primary cause of this error is that the required secondary index for a specific financial document type or transaction is not maintained in the system.
- Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to financial accounting or controlling that prevent the proper maintenance of secondary indexes.
- Data Inconsistencies: In some cases, inconsistencies in the data or missing entries in the relevant tables can lead to this error.
Solution:
To resolve the F9612 error, you can follow these steps:
Check Configuration:
- Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for financial accounting or controlling.
- Look for the settings related to secondary indexes and ensure that they are properly configured.
Maintain Secondary Index:
- If a secondary index is missing, you will need to create or maintain it. This can typically be done through transaction codes like
SARA
(Archive Administration) orSDBA
(Database Administration).- Ensure that the secondary index is defined for the relevant document types and that it meets the requirements of your business processes.
Run Index Maintenance:
- Use transaction code
SDBA
to run the index maintenance program. This will help in rebuilding or updating the secondary indexes in the system.Check for Data Consistency:
- Use transaction codes like
SE11
(Data Dictionary) to check the relevant database tables for inconsistencies or missing entries.- If necessary, run consistency checks or data correction programs to resolve any issues.
Consult Documentation:
- Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any additional guidance or known issues related to this error.
Contact SAP Support:
- If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
Related Information:
SARA
, SDBA
, SE11
, and others that may be useful in managing indexes and data consistency.By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F9612 error and ensure that your SAP system is properly configured for financial transactions.
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