Message type: E = Error
Message class: GH - Help functions and tools in FI-SL
Message number: 020
Message text: In index '&', field & is unnecessary
The index &V1& in the table &V3& has a fixed definition. The field &V2&
is unnecessary for the definition of this index.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Remove the field &V2&.
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GH020
- In index '&', field & is unnecessary ?The SAP error message GH020 indicates that there is an issue with an index definition in the database. Specifically, it means that a field included in the index is unnecessary, likely because it does not contribute to the uniqueness of the index or is redundant.
Cause: Redundant Field: The field specified in the error message is not needed for the index because it does not help in differentiating records. Index Definition: The index may have been defined incorrectly, including fields that do not add value to the index. Database Changes: Changes in the underlying database structure or data model may have rendered certain fields in the index unnecessary.
Solution: Review Index Definition: Check the definition of the index in question. You can do this using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility). Remove Unnecessary Fields: If you identify that the field is indeed unnecessary, you can modify the index to remove the field. This
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