How To Fix RSDU_REPART406 - Create indexes on both shadow tables

RSDU_REPART406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDU_REPART - Messages for Repartitioning InfoProviders

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Create indexes on both shadow tables

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RSDU_REPART406 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDU_REPART406 indicates that there is a problem with the shadow tables in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) data modeling. This error typically arises when the system requires the creation of indexes on both shadow tables associated with a DataStore Object (DSO) or InfoProvider.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Indexes: The shadow tables do not have the necessary indexes created, which can lead to performance issues or data retrieval problems.
  Database Configuration: The database may not be configured correctly to support the required indexing for the shadow tables.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from creating the required indexes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDU_REPART406 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Create Indexes:
  
  You need to create the required indexes on both shadow tables. This can typically be done through the SAP GUI or SQL commands, depending on your