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

GG717 - Overview

• 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