How To Fix R7371 - Table &1: Index &2 not saved due to errors (field &3)

R7371 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 371

• Message text: Table &1: Index &2 not saved due to errors (field &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7371 - Table &1: Index &2 not saved due to errors (field &3) ?

  The SAP error message R7371 indicates that there was an issue with saving an index for a database table. This error typically arises during database operations, such as when trying to create or modify an index on a table. The message provides specific details about the table, index, and field that caused the error.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or invalid data in the field specified in the error message (&3), which prevents the index from being created or updated.
  
  
  Database Constraints: The index creation might violate database constraints, such as unique constraints or foreign key constraints.
  
  
  Locking Issues: The table or the specific field may be locked by another transaction, preventing the index from being saved.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the database system itself, such as corruption or misconfiguration.
  
  
  Field Definition Issues: The field may not be defined correctly in the