How To Fix MMRP01187 - Internal error occurred: bad bitmap index

MMRP01187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMRP01 - Rapid Planning Matrix

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Internal error occurred: bad bitmap index

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MMRP01187 - Details

• The SAP error message MMRP01187, which states "Internal error occurred: bad bitmap index," typically indicates an issue with the bitmap index used in the Material Management (MM) module, particularly in the context of inventory management or material valuation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Corrupted Bitmap Index: The bitmap index may be corrupted due to various reasons, such as system crashes, improper shutdowns, or data inconsistencies.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database, such as corruption or misconfiguration, can lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Data: If there are inconsistencies in the data that the bitmap index is supposed to represent, it can lead to this error.
  Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP software or the database management system that can cause this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Rebuild the Bitmap Index: The first step is to try to rebuild the bitmap index. This can often resolve issues related to corruption.
  
  You can do this by using transaction codes like MM02 or MM03 to