How To Fix RSDU_REPART436 - Index &1 (column &2, table &3) deleted

RSDU_REPART436 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDU_REPART - Messages for Repartitioning InfoProviders

• Message number: 436

• Message text: Index &1 (column &2, table &3) deleted

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RSDU_REPART436 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDU_REPART436 indicates that an index associated with a specific column in a table has been deleted. This can occur in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments, where indexes are crucial for optimizing query performance.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: The index may have been manually deleted by a user or during a maintenance operation.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or transformations, can lead to the deletion of associated indexes.
  System Upgrades or Migrations: During system upgrades or migrations, certain indexes may be dropped or not recreated properly.
  Database Maintenance: Regular database maintenance tasks might inadvertently lead to the deletion of indexes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Recreate the Index: The most straightforward solution is to recreate the index. This can typically be done through the SAP BW transaction codes or through the database management tools, depending on your environment.
  
  For BW, you can use transaction RSA1