How To Fix RSCV664 - SAP ASE: The status of index &1 is &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 664

• Message text: SAP ASE: The status of index &1 is &2

What causes this issue?

Sybase ASE: The status of index <(>&<)>1 is <(>&<)>2

System Response

The status of index <(>&<)>1 is <(>&<)>2. This can cause poor
performance when executing queries.

How to fix this error?

The index has to be repaired. Use a repair routine that is assigned to
this analysis routine (function "Remove errors in transaction RSRV").

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCV664 - SAP ASE: The status of index &1 is &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSCV664 in the context of SAP ASE (Adaptive Server Enterprise) indicates an issue with the status of an index in the database. The message format typically looks like this: "The status of index &1 is &2," where "&1" represents the name of the index and "&2" represents the status of that index (e.g., "invalid," "offline," etc.).
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Index Corruption: The index may be corrupted due to a system crash, hardware failure, or other unexpected issues.
  Index Not Built: The index may not have been built properly or is in a state that prevents it from being used.
  Database Maintenance: The index may be in a state due to ongoing maintenance tasks, such as rebuilding or reorganizing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues or settings that affect the index's status.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSCV664 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Index Status: Use the appropriate SQL commands to check the status of the index. You can query system tables to get more information about the index status.
  SELECT * FROM sysindexes WHERE name = 'index_name';
  
  
  Rebuild the Index: If the index is corrupted or in an invalid state, you may need to rebuild it. You can do this using the following command:
  ALTER INDEX index_name ON table_name REBUILD;
  
  
  Drop and Recreate the Index: If rebuilding does not resolve the issue, you may need to drop the index and recreate it.
  DROP INDEX index_name ON table_name;
  CREATE INDEX index_name ON table_name (column_list);
  
  
  Check for Database Integrity: Run database integrity checks to ensure that there are no other underlying issues affecting the database.
  dbcc checktable('table_name');
  
  
  Review Logs: Check the database logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP ASE documentation for specific commands and procedures related to index management.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP ASE Documentation: Review the official SAP ASE documentation for detailed information on index management and troubleshooting.
  Database Maintenance Best Practices: Familiarize yourself with best practices for maintaining indexes and databases to prevent similar issues in the future.
  Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor the performance of your database and indexes to identify potential issues before they lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSCV664 error effectively.