How To Fix NAA152 - Activate the index for table EKBO (contact system administrator)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Activate the index for table EKBO (contact system administrator)

What causes this issue?

Arrangement types are stored that require an update of business volume
data from purchase orders.
A database index (index AEB to table EKBO) that is not active in this
system, may be required in certain circumstances.

System Response

The system issues this message as information and continues processing.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator, as otherwise the business volume data
of subsequent processing may be damaged.

Procedure for System Administrators

In the standard system, if document data is changed, business volume is
not updated for condition records entered subsequently (update only at
time of purchase order). The update carried out during the subsequent
update has to be reset and carried out again using the changed purchase
order. As subsequently entered condition records do not appear in the
document conditions, they must be determined from the database.
For more information see SAP Note 136863 in OSS.
If you want to prevent this message being issued, remove the relevant
(superfluous) arrangement types.
If you do not use business volume updates at the time of the purchase
order/delivery schedule, or use the subsequent business volume update,
you can deactivate this function (at your own risk) to prevent this
message being issued.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA152 - Activate the index for table EKBO (contact system administrator) ?

  The SAP error message NAA152, which states "Activate the index for table EKBO (contact system administrator)," typically indicates that there is an issue with the indexing of the EKBO table, which is used for storing purchasing document history in the SAP system. This error can occur due to various reasons, such as missing or inactive indexes, or issues with the database.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Index: The index for the EKBO table may not be activated or may have been deactivated.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that prevent the index from being activated.
  Transport Issues: If the table structure or indexes were recently transported from another system, the indexes may not have been properly activated.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues within the SAP system that affect the indexing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the NAA152 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Index Status:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the status of the EKBO table and its indexes.
  Look for the indexes associated with the EKBO table and verify if they are active.
  
  
  
  Activate Index:
  
  If the index is inactive, you can activate it using transaction code SE14 (Database Utility).
  Select the table EKBO and choose the option to activate the index.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Index:
  
  If the index is corrupted, you may need to rebuild it. This can also be done through transaction SE14.
  Choose the option to rebuild the index for the EKBO table.
  
  
  
  Check for Database Errors:
  
  If there are database-related issues, check the database logs for any errors that may provide more context.
  You may need to consult your database administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact System Administrator:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, it is advisable to contact your system administrator or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility
  
  
  Table EKBO: This table stores purchasing document history and is crucial for reporting and analytics in procurement processes.
  SAP Notes: Always check for the latest SAP Notes related to your version of SAP, as they may contain fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NAA152 error and activate the index for the EKBO table.