How To Fix OC220 - Index already exists

OC220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OC - IS-Oil: BDRP Bulk Distribution Requirement Planning messages

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Index already exists

What causes this issue?

The index already exists.

System Response

The system cannot proceed with processing.

How to fix this error?

Please choose another index or use internal indexing by leaving the
field blank.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

OC220 - Details

• The SAP error message OC220, which states "Index already exists," typically occurs when you attempt to create an index in the database that already exists. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the execution of a database migration, an upgrade, or when running a custom program that creates indexes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Index Creation: The most common cause is that the index you are trying to create already exists in the database.
  Database Migration/Upgrade: During a migration or upgrade, the system might attempt to create indexes that were already created in a previous step.
  Custom Development: If a custom program or report is designed to create indexes without checking for their existence first, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Indexes: Before creating an index, check the database to see if the index already exists. You can do this by querying the database catalog or using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or