How To Fix R7038 - Table &1: error creating index &2 (&3)

R7038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Table &1: error creating index &2 (&3)

What causes this issue?

Possible causes:
1. The table space is full.
2. The records in table &V1& do not have unique primary keys.

System Response

Cannot create Index &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Check the log on the database.
1. Extend the table space if it is too small.
2. Delete the records that are not unique in table &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7038 - Table &1: error creating index &2 (&3) ?

  The SAP error message R7038 indicates that there is an issue with creating an index on a specified database table. The message typically includes the table name, the index name, and an error code that provides more context about the issue.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Database Constraints: There may be existing constraints on the table that prevent the creation of the index. This could include primary keys, foreign keys, or unique constraints that conflict with the new index.
  
  
  Insufficient Resources: The database may not have enough resources (like memory or disk space) to create the index.
  
  
  Locking Issues: The table might be locked by another transaction, preventing the index creation.
  
  
  Data Type Issues: The data types of the columns being indexed may not be compatible with the index creation.
  
  
  Corrupted Table: The table may be corrupted, which can prevent the index from being created.
  
  
  Database Configuration: There may be configuration issues with