How To Fix RS_DB_DB6578 - Index &1 for InfoCube table &2 in metadata does not exist on database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 578

• Message text: Index &1 for InfoCube table &2 in metadata does not exist on database

What causes this issue?

An index that should be available according to SAP BW metadata does not
exist on 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?

To regenerate the index of the InfoCube, use transaction <LS>Analysis
and Repair of BW Objects </>(transaction code <NP>RSRV</>). If this does
not help, report an incident on component BW-SYS-DB-DB6.

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_DB6578 - Index &1 for InfoCube table &2 in metadata does not exist on database ?

  The SAP error message RS_DB_DB6578 indicates that there is a mismatch between the metadata in the SAP BW system and the actual database. Specifically, it means that the index for a particular InfoCube table does not exist in the database, which can lead to issues when trying to access or query the InfoCube.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Index: The index for the InfoCube table may not have been created in the database. This can happen if the InfoCube was not properly activated or if there was an error during the data loading process.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database itself, such as corruption or misconfiguration.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoCube was transported from one system to another, the index may not have been included in the transport.
  Manual Deletion: The index may have been manually deleted or dropped from the database.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Rebuild the Index:
  
  You can try to rebuild the index for the InfoCube. This can typically be done through the SAP BW administration transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoCube in question, and check the settings to see if there is an option to rebuild or recreate the index.
  
  
  
  Activate the InfoCube:
  
  If the InfoCube is not activated, you can activate it again. This process should recreate the necessary database objects, including the index.
  Go to the InfoCube in RSA1, right-click, and select "Activate."
  
  
  
  Check Database Connection:
  
  Ensure that the connection to the database is functioning correctly. You can check this in the SAP system settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the InfoCube was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the InfoCube or manually create the index in the target system.
  
  
  
  Database Administration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your database administrator to check for any underlying database issues that may be causing the problem.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility).
  SAP BW Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for more details on InfoCubes and database management.
  Support Community: Consider reaching out to the SAP Community or forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS_DB_DB6578 error and ensure that the InfoCube is functioning correctly.