How To Fix RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG006 - InfoCube dimension tables with missing indexes/obsolete index layout

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG - Messages for RSMSS_ANALYZER

• Message number: 006

• Message text: InfoCube dimension tables with missing indexes/obsolete index layout

Check description
This check looks for infocube dimension tables and compares existing
indexes with the indexes defined in the SAP standard of the current BW
release you are running.
The check identifies:
Missing SAP standard indexes (including unique and clustered indexes)
Customer-created indexes not meeting the SAP standard (that is, not
defined as data dictionary extension indexes)
SAP standard indexes based on a former BW release if they are different
to the standard of the current BW release.
Indexes that exist on the database only (without data dictionary
definition) are not listed.
The findings are displayed as warning messages. It is not mandatory to
repair the index layouts, for example, after upgrading your system.
Repair description
With the repair option, the index layout of the selected dimension table
is adapted to the SAP standard. DDIC extension indexes and indexes
existing in the database only remain unchanged.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG006 - InfoCube dimension tables with missing indexes/obsolete index layout ?

  The SAP error message RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG006 indicates that there are issues with the indexing of InfoCube dimension tables in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This message typically arises during the analysis of InfoCubes, particularly when using the SAP BW Analyzer or during the process of data loading and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Indexes: The dimension tables of the InfoCube may not have the necessary indexes created. This can lead to performance issues when querying the InfoCube.
  Obsolete Index Layout: The index layout may be outdated due to changes in the InfoCube structure, such as the addition or removal of characteristics. This can result in inefficiencies in data retrieval.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to the InfoCube or its dimensions, can lead to inconsistencies in the indexing.
  Database Maintenance: Regular database maintenance tasks may not have been performed, leading to fragmented or missing indexes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Rebuild Indexes: You can rebuild the indexes for