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

RSDDB716 - Overview

• 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