How To Fix RSDDB199 - Index '&2' contains '&1' prior to indexing

RSDDB199 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDDB - BIA Index Objects: Activate, Fill, Delete

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Index '&2' contains '&1' prior to indexing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDDB199 - Index '&2' contains '&1' prior to indexing ?

  The SAP error message RSDDB199 indicates that there is an issue with the indexing of a DataStore Object (DSO) or InfoCube in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). Specifically, the message states that the index contains data that is not in a valid state for indexing, which can prevent the successful creation or update of the index.
  
  Cause:
  The error message RSDDB199 typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The index may contain data that is inconsistent or not properly formatted, which can happen if there were issues during data loading or if the data was manually altered.
  
  
  Incomplete Data Load: If a data load process was interrupted or failed, it might leave the index in a state that is not suitable for further processing.
  
  
  Data Deletion or Archiving: If data has been deleted or archived improperly, it may lead to inconsistencies in the index.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with