How To Fix RS_DB_DB6550 - DSO &1: Non-unique index does not exist, but is defined in metadata

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 550

• Message text: DSO &1: Non-unique index does not exist, but is defined in metadata

What causes this issue?

There is a non-unique (secondary) index for a column-organized DataStore
object defined in the metadata. However, secondary indexes are not
enabled in your system. Therefore, the index does not exist in the
database.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

This is expected behavior. No action is required.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_DB_DB6550 - DSO &1: Non-unique index does not exist, but is defined in metadata ?

  The SAP error message RS_DB_DB6550 typically indicates that there is a mismatch between the metadata defined for a DataStore Object (DSO) and the actual database structure. Specifically, it suggests that a non-unique index that is expected to exist in the database does not actually exist, even though it is defined in the metadata.
  
  Cause:
  
  Metadata Mismatch: The DSO metadata may have been changed (e.g., through a transport or manual adjustment) without corresponding changes being made to the underlying database structure.
  Database Issues: The database may have been altered directly (e.g., through SQL commands) without updating the DSO metadata in SAP.
  Transport Issues: If the DSO was transported from one system to another, the transport may not have included all necessary changes, leading to inconsistencies.
  System Upgrade: An upgrade or patch may have caused inconsistencies between the DSO definition and the actual database schema.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Metadata: Verify the DSO metadata in the SAP system. You can do