How To Fix KE796 - No indexes maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 796

• Message text: No indexes maintained

What causes this issue?

You have not maintained any indexes for your summarization levels. The
system can create a proposal for indexes based on how you defined the
fields. You can then alter this proposal if you wish.

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

Note that the system can only create a proposal if no indexes exist
yet.
Your field definition must be complete before the system can create a
useful proposal.

System Response

When you create a proposal, the system generates up to 6
single column indexes.

How to fix this error?

Either maintain indexes yourself or have the system create a
proposal.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE796 - No indexes maintained ?

  The SAP error message KE796 "No indexes maintained" typically occurs in the context of CO (Controlling) module when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires certain indexes to be maintained for the data in the CO module. This error indicates that the necessary indexes for the CO data are not available or have not been created.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Indexes: The primary cause of this error is that the required indexes for the CO data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) have not been created or maintained in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from accessing the required indexes.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to maintain the necessary indexes for the CO module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE796 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Index Maintenance:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) or SICF (Service Maintenance) to check if the indexes are maintained.
  Use transaction KEND to check the status of the indexes for CO objects.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Indexes:
  
  If the indexes are missing, you can rebuild them using transaction KEND. This transaction allows you to create or regenerate the necessary indexes for CO data.
  Follow the prompts to create the required indexes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the CO module are correct. This includes checking the settings for the relevant controlling areas and ensuring that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check for the CO data to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the issue. You can use transaction KAH3 to check the consistency of cost center data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using. There may be specific notes or patches that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or solutions based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KEND: Index Maintenance for CO
  SARA: Archive Administration
  KAH3: Display Cost Center
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on CO module configuration and index maintenance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE796 error and ensure that the necessary indexes are maintained for your CO data.