How To Fix NAA534 - Activate index for table EBOX (contact system administrator)

NAA534 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 534

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

What causes this issue?

You activated a check on whether credit memos for archiving still
contain valid arrangements in Purchasing.
In certain circumstances, a database index (index ABR for table EBOX) is
required, and this is not active in this system.

System Response

The system issues this message as information and prevents archiving
from being carried out while the check is still active.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

You either need to activate the relevant database index or deactivate
the check for Subsequent Settlement. However, if you deactivate the
Subsequent Settlement check, this may mean that other documents are
archived that are settlement documents for an arrangement with a
validity period that has not yet expired. See OSS Note 0169822, and the
documentation on archiving object FI_DOCUMNT.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA534 - Activate index for table EBOX (contact system administrator) ?

  The SAP error message NAA534, which indicates an issue with activating an index for the table EBOX, typically arises due to various reasons related to database inconsistencies, missing objects, or issues with the underlying data model. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Database Inconsistencies: The index may not be properly defined or may have become inconsistent due to previous operations.
  Missing Objects: The underlying table or its structure may have been altered or deleted, leading to issues when trying to activate the index.
  Transport Issues: If the index was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the index.
  Database Locking: The database may be locked or in a state that prevents the activation of the index.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Database Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE14 (Database Utility) to check the consistency of the database objects.
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