How To Fix Q6151 - An index &1 for table &2 already exists with the same name


Q6151 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

  • Message number: 151

  • Message text: An index &1 for table &2 already exists with the same name

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  • What causes this issue?

    When table &V2& was created, the system found index &V1&, of the same
    name. Therefore, the system cannot create the index.

    System Response

    No index will not be created in the database.

    How to fix this error?

    Use transaction SE12 to examine table &V2& and its activation log, in
    order to carry out an error analysis. You must in any case reactivate
    the information structure.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6151 - An index &1 for table &2 already exists with the same name ?
    The SAP error message Q6151 indicates that there is an attempt to create an index for a database table that already has an index with the same name. This can occur during database operations such as table modifications, upgrades, or when running certain transactions that involve database schema changes.
    
    Cause: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to create an index that already exists in the database. This can happen due to: A previous attempt to create the index that was not properly cleaned up. A duplicate entry in the database schema definition. A misconfiguration in the transport requests or during system upgrades.
    Solution: To resolve the Q6151 error, you can follow these steps: Check Existing Indexes: Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the existing indexes for the specified table. Enter the table name and navigate to the "Indexes" tab to see if the index already exists. Delete or Rename the Existing Index: If

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