How To Fix RSDDB221 - Error while reading index information for index '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Error while reading index information for index '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDDB221 - Error while reading index information for index '&1' ?

  The SAP error message RSDDB221 indicates that there is an issue with reading index information for a specific index in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically occurs when there are problems with the data model, such as inconsistencies in the InfoObject, InfoCube, or DataStore Object (DSO) that the index is associated with.
  Causes:
  
  Index Corruption: The index may be corrupted or not properly built.
  Missing or Inconsistent Data: The underlying data for the index may be missing or inconsistent.
  Transport Issues: If the index was transported from another system, there may be issues related to the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the index.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the BW system that affect the index.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Rebuild the Index:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoProvider that is causing the issue.
  Right-click on the InfoProvider and select "Manage" or "Rebuild Index" to rebuild the index.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction RSA3 to check the data in the InfoProvider.
  Ensure that the data is consistent and that there are no missing records.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the index was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider and its indexes.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSA3 (Data Source Monitor), SM21 (System Log).
  SAP Notes: Always check for the latest SAP Notes related to BW and the specific error message for updates or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on managing indexes and InfoProviders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSDDB221 error in your SAP BW system.