How To Fix KT851 - Index & for table & is not yet available.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Index & for table & is not yet available.

What causes this issue?

Index &v1& for table &v2& does not yet exist.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The index can be created with program RKCOSSX1. Since constructing the
index takes some time regardless of the data volume involved, proceed
with the program as a background job and schedule it at an appropriate
time. If a correction number is required, it must be created in advance
and given as an additional program parameter.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT851 - Index & for table & is not yet available. ?

  The SAP error message KT851 indicates that an index for a specific table is not yet available. This typically occurs when the system is trying to access a database index that has not been created or is in the process of being created. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Index Not Created: The index for the specified table has not been created yet. This can happen if the table is newly created or if the index was dropped and not recreated.
  Database Locking: The index creation process might be locked or interrupted, preventing access to the index.
  Database Configuration: There may be issues with the database configuration or settings that prevent the index from being available.
  Transport Issues: If the table or index was transported from another system, the transport might not have included the index.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create the Index: If the index is missing, you can create it manually. This can be done using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility) to create the index for the specified table.
  
  Go to SE11, enter the table name, and check the indexes. If the index is missing, create it.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the database that might be preventing the index from being accessed. If there are locks, you may need to resolve them.
  
  
  Database Consistency Check: Use transaction SE14 to perform a database consistency check. This can help identify any issues with the database objects.
  
  
  Transport Request: If the issue is related to a transport request, ensure that the transport containing the index has been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  Database Administration: If you have access to the database administration tools, check the database logs for any errors related to index creation or availability.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to your specific version of SAP for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SM12 (Lock Entries), ST22 (Dump Analysis).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to your version of SAP and the error message KT851.
  Database Documentation: Review the documentation for your specific database (e.g., Oracle, HANA, SQL Server) for any specific commands or procedures related to index management.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.