How To Fix GG717 - Index & of table & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Index & of table & is not defined

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Create an index &V1& for table &V2&. It is important to create an
index for system performance. You should define the fields in the
index in order of their importance for later evaluations (Report
Writer).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG717 - Index & of table & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message GG717 indicates that there is an issue with an index on a database table. Specifically, it means that the index specified is not defined for the table in question. This can occur for various reasons, such as changes in the database schema, missing indexes, or issues with the database itself.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Index: The index that the system is trying to access does not exist in the database.
  Database Schema Changes: If the database schema has been altered (e.g., an index was dropped or renamed), the application may still reference the old index.
  Transport Issues: If the index was created in a development environment but not transported to the production environment, it may lead to this error.
  Corrupted Database: In rare cases, database corruption can lead to inconsistencies in index definitions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Index Definition:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the index exists for the specified table.
  If the index is missing, you may need to create it again.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Index:
  
  If the index is missing or has been incorrectly defined, you can recreate it using the appropriate SQL commands or through the Data Dictionary in SAP.
  
  
  
  Transport the Index:
  
  If the index was created in a different environment (like development), ensure that it is properly transported to the target environment (like production).
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Run database consistency checks to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the database that could be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on how to resolve it.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Database Administration: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify indexes in the database.
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of your database before making changes to the schema or indexes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the GG717 error in SAP.