How To Fix ME489 - Saving in INDX unsuccessful

ME489 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 489

• Message text: Saving in INDX unsuccessful

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME489 - Saving in INDX unsuccessful ?

  The SAP error message ME489 ("Saving in INDX unsuccessful") typically occurs during the processing of purchase orders or related documents in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that there was an issue when trying to save data in the index table (INDX), which is used for various purposes, including performance optimization and data retrieval.
  Causes of ME489
  
  Database Issues: There may be a problem with the database, such as a lock on the table or insufficient space in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If recent changes were transported to the system, they may not have been properly implemented.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Database Status:
  
  Ensure that the database is up and running without any locks