How To Fix KX515 - Database table & cannot be recreated

KX515 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 515

• Message text: Database table & cannot be recreated

What causes this issue?

The stated data base table cannot be deleted.

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?

Attempt to delete the database using transaction SE14, and determine
the cause of the error.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX515 - Database table & cannot be recreated ?

  The SAP error message KX515, which states "Database table & cannot be recreated," typically occurs when there is an issue with the database table that is preventing it from being recreated or modified. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the execution of a program, during a transport, or when trying to activate a data dictionary object.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking: The table may be locked by another process, preventing changes.
  Missing or Corrupted Table: The database table may be missing or corrupted, leading to issues when trying to recreate it.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation on the database table.
  Inconsistent Data Dictionary: There may be inconsistencies in the data dictionary that prevent the table from being recreated.
  Database Constraints: Existing constraints or dependencies on the table may prevent it from being dropped and recreated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks