How To Fix RSUOM162 - Secondary index on SID columns deleted (table &1)

RSUOM162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSUOM - BW: Conversion of Units of Measure

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Secondary index on SID columns deleted (table &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSUOM162 - Secondary index on SID columns deleted (table &1) ?

  The SAP error message RSUOM162 indicates that a secondary index on SID (Surrogate ID) columns for a specific table has been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments where data modeling and performance optimization are critical.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Model Changes: The error can occur if there have been changes to the data model, such as the deletion or modification of InfoObjects or InfoProviders that rely on the SID table.
  Index Maintenance: The secondary index may have been deleted during a maintenance operation, such as a data load or a reorganization of the database.
  Database Constraints: If there are constraints or issues with the underlying database, it may lead to the deletion of the index.
  Transport Issues: If the table structure was transported from one system to another, it might not have included the secondary index.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Recreate the Index: The primary solution is to recreate the secondary index.