How To Fix RSDDB716 - SAP HANA/BWA index &1 is already active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 716

• Message text: SAP HANA/BWA index &1 is already active

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can view or edit the SAP HANA/BWA index settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDDB716 - SAP HANA/BWA index &1 is already active ?

  The SAP error message RSDDB716 indicates that there is an issue with the SAP HANA or BWA (Business Warehouse Accelerator) index, specifically that the index you are trying to activate is already active. This can occur during the process of activating or reactivating an index in the SAP BW system.
  Cause:
  
  Index Already Active: The most straightforward cause is that the index you are trying to activate is already in an active state. This can happen if the activation process was attempted multiple times or if the system was not properly updated about the index's status.
  System Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata or the system state that lead to the system believing the index is not active when it actually is.
  Concurrent Processes: If multiple processes are trying to activate the same index simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Index Status: Verify the status of the index in the SAP BW system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoProvider and checking the index status in the administration or monitoring tools.
  Deactivate and Reactivate: If the index is indeed active but you need to make changes, you can try to deactivate it first and then reactivate it. This can sometimes resolve inconsistencies.
  
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Navigate to the InfoProvider, right-click, and choose to deactivate the index.
  After deactivation, reactivate the index.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Ensure that there are no locks on the index that might be preventing changes. You can check for locks using transaction code SM12.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue. Use transaction code SLG1 to check application logs.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to your specific version of SAP BW or HANA for any known issues or patches that might address this error.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), SM12 (Lock Entries), and SLG1 (Application Log).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to RSDDB716 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on managing indexes in SAP BW and HANA.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSDDB716 error effectively.