How To Fix RSCV198 - The indices of InfoCube &1 are incorrectly set

RSCV198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCV - Analysis of BW objects (InfoCubes...)

• Message number: 198

• Message text: The indices of InfoCube &1 are incorrectly set

What causes this issue?

The indexes of InfoCube &v1& are not set correctly.

System Response

For example, executing queries or filling aggregates takes an unusually
long time.

How to fix this error?

You can recreate the indexes by pressing the pushbutton <ZK>Repair error
</> in the initial screen. Note that this procedure might take a longer
time, if the tables concerned are large.
Therefore, you can also carry out these settings in the Data Warehousing
Workbench under <ZK>Maintain InfoCube content</> in background
processing.

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 RSCV198 - The indices of InfoCube &1 are incorrectly set ?

  The SAP error message RSCV198 indicates that there is an issue with the indices of an InfoCube in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically arises when the indices of the InfoCube are not correctly set or are inconsistent, which can lead to performance issues or data retrieval problems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Indexing: The indices of the InfoCube may not be properly maintained or updated after data loads or changes in the InfoCube structure.
  Data Load Issues: If there were issues during data loading processes, it could lead to inconsistencies in the indices.
  Changes in InfoCube Structure: If the structure of the InfoCube has been changed (e.g., adding or removing characteristics or key figures) without properly adjusting the indices, this error can occur.
  Database Issues: Sometimes, underlying database issues can lead to index corruption or misalignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSCV198 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Rebuild Indices:
  
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing