How To Fix KE538 - Create database index 4 for table COEP/COEJ -> see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 538

• Message text: Create database index 4 for table COEP/COEJ -> see long text

What causes this issue?

You want to use <DS:GLOS.summarization_level>summarization levels</> or
<ZH>summarization data</> in account-based Profitability Analysis
(CO-PA). To obtain good performance when updating these forms of
presummarized data, you need to store indexes in the database. These
indexes do not yet exist in the database.
Press "Enter" to proceed with your work.
Details
In account-based Profitability Analysis, actual line items are stored
in table COEP, while plan line items are stored in table COEJ. To
ensure good performance when accessing these tables to update the
summarization levels or summarization data, the system requires the
index 4 in the database.
These indexes are only required for CO-PA, and are therefore not
automatically created.
If you have large data volumes and do not create these indexes, you
might experience poor system performance, especially when calling up
plan data or executing a report that uses the most current data. You
may receive the message "Reading new line items..." for several
minutes, even if no new data has been entered.

How to fix this error?

The solution described here requires good familiarity with the ABAP
Workbench and with the standard transport tools. If necessary, consult
with your Basis system administrator or consultant.
In the ABAP Dictionary, change the index definition of index 4 for
table <ZH>COEP</> to create the index in the database.

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

Call up the ABAP Dictionary transaction (transaction
<DS:TRAN.SE11>SE11</>).
Enter the table name <ZH>COEP</> and choose "Display".
Choose "Goto -> Indexes" and select index 4.
Switch to the change mode ("Index -> Display<->Change").
Set the option "Index in all database systems".
Activate the index ("Index -> Activate").
Activate index 4 for table <ZH>COEJ</> as in step 1.
Once you have created the indexes, this message will no longer appear.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE538 - Create database index 4 for table COEP/COEJ -> see long text ?

  The SAP error message KE538 indicates that there is an issue with creating a database index for the COEP (CO Object: Line Item) or COEJ (CO Object: Document) tables. This error typically arises during the execution of a report or transaction that requires access to these tables, and it suggests that the necessary database index is not available or cannot be created.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Index: The required database index for the COEP or COEJ table is missing or has not been created.
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues, such as corruption or misconfiguration.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify database indexes.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to handle the creation of indexes, or there may be restrictions in place.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Index Manually:
  
  You can create the missing index manually using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility).
  Check the long text of the error message for specific details on which index is missing and create it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Database Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the database is properly configured and that there are no issues with the database server.
  If necessary, consult your database administrator to check for any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify indexes. This may require checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Run Database Utility:
  
  Use transaction SE14 to check the database table and indexes. You can also use this transaction to activate or repair the table if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart may help resolve temporary issues related to database connections or locks.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SE38 (ABAP Editor for running reports).
  SAP Notes: Always check for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to CO (Controlling) module and database management for best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.