How To Fix RSCV626 - DB2/400: The type of index &1 is &2, but type &3 was expected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 626

• Message text: DB2/400: The type of index &1 is &2, but type &3 was expected

What causes this issue?

The type for index &v1& is &v2&. This can lead to poor performance when
executing queries.

How to fix this error?

The index must be repaired. To do this use a repair routine that is
assigned to this analysis routine (Function<PF>Remove Errors </>in the
transaction <ZH>RSRV</>).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCV626 - DB2/400: The type of index &1 is &2, but type &3 was expected ?

  The SAP error message RSCV626 related to DB2/400 indicates a mismatch between the expected index type and the actual index type found in the database. This error typically arises during operations that involve database indexing, such as data retrieval or updates.
  Cause:
  The error message "The type of index &1 is &2, but type &3 was expected" suggests that:
  
  &1: The name of the index being referenced.
  &2: The actual type of the index found in the database.
  &3: The type of index that the system expected to find.
  
  This mismatch can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Database Schema Changes: Changes in the database schema that have not been properly synchronized with the SAP application.
  Corrupted Index: The index may be corrupted or not properly created.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the SAP application and the underlying database.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the DB2/400 database.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Database Schema: Verify that the database schema is consistent with the expected schema in the SAP application. If there have been recent changes, ensure that they are correctly reflected in the SAP system.
  
  
  Rebuild Index: If the index is corrupted, you may need to rebuild it. This can typically be done using database administration tools or commands specific to DB2/400.
  
  
  Synchronize SAP and DB2/400: Ensure that the SAP application and the DB2/400 database are properly synchronized. This may involve running specific SAP transactions or programs designed to update the database schema.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in both the SAP system and the DB2/400 database to ensure they are correct and compatible.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to your specific version of SAP and DB2/400 for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your database administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or recommendations related to this error message.
  DB2/400 Documentation: Review the DB2/400 documentation for information on index types and how to manage them.
  System Logs: Look at system logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSCV626 error in your SAP environment.