How To Fix RS_DB_DB6551 - Modification state index exists on column-organized tables with index; OK

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Modification state index exists on column-organized tables with index; OK

What causes this issue?

In your system, secondary indexes for column-organized BW objects are
enabled. Every DataStore object that has at least one index has a
modification state index, which is as expected.

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?

Information only, no action is required.

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 RS_DB_DB6551 - Modification state index exists on column-organized tables with index; OK ?

  The SAP error message RS_DB_DB6551 indicates that there is a modification state index that exists on column-organized tables with an index. This message typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments where columnar storage is used.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when there is an inconsistency or a conflict related to the modification state of a column-organized table. Specifically, it suggests that the system has detected that a modification state index is present on a columnar table, which is not typically expected or allowed in certain scenarios. This can happen due to:
  
  Inconsistent Data Model: The data model may have been altered, leading to a situation where the modification state index is no longer valid.
  Database Operations: Certain operations, such as data loading or transformations, may have been interrupted or not completed properly, leaving the index in an inconsistent state.
  System Upgrades or Changes: Changes in the database version or