How To Fix RS_DB_DB6414 - This program creates or drops additional indexes on SID tables

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_DB_DB6 - DB6-Specific Messages in SAP BW

• Message number: 414

• Message text: This program creates or drops additional indexes on SID tables

Description
With this program, you can create or drop additional indexes on SID
tables. Adding indexes might be beneficial for the performance of data
transfer processes (DTPs) that perform lookups of master data. This
program is relevant if you are running SAP Business Warehouse on an IBM
Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows database with Db2 BLU Acceleration. For
more information about the program, see the database administration
guide for SAP Business Warehouse on IBM Db2 on SAP Help Portal at
https://help.sap.com/viewer/db6_bw.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_DB_DB6414 - This program creates or drops additional indexes on SID tables ?

  The SAP error message RS_DB_DB6414 typically indicates an issue related to the creation or dropping of additional indexes on SID (Surrogate ID) tables in the SAP system. This error can occur during the execution of certain database operations, particularly in the context of data warehousing or when working with the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system.
  Cause:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The error may arise if there are locks on the SID tables that prevent the creation or dropping of indexes.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the database schema.
  Database Constraints: There may be constraints or dependencies that prevent the modification of the SID tables.
  Database Corruption: In rare cases, corruption in the database could lead to issues when trying to modify the structure of the tables.
  Incompatible Database Version: The database version may not be compatible with the operations being performed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the SID tables. If locks are found, you may need to wait for them to be released or contact the user holding the lock.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to create or drop indexes. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Database Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the database to identify any potential issues. This can often be done using transaction codes like DB02 or DBACOCKPIT.
  Check for Constraints: Review the database schema for any constraints that may be preventing the operation. This may involve checking foreign key relationships or other dependencies.
  Database Logs: Check the database logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  Database Administration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve your database administrator (DBA) to investigate further, especially if there are concerns about database corruption or performance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for best practices related to SID tables and index management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the problem cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RS_DB_DB6414 error in your SAP system.