How To Fix S_ILM_DAS_COMMAND009 - Secondary index &1 does not meet the specification (invalid alias)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ILM_DAS_COMMAND - ILM SRS: Messages for SRS Commands

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Secondary index &1 does not meet the specification (invalid alias)

What causes this issue?

The alias may contain only the following characters:
'ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ'

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ILM_DAS_COMMAND009 - Secondary index &1 does not meet the specification (invalid alias) ?

  The SAP error message S_ILM_DAS_COMMAND009 indicates that there is an issue with a secondary index in the context of the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) Data Archiving Service (DAS). Specifically, the error states that the secondary index does not meet the specification due to an invalid alias.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Alias: The secondary index specified in the command does not have a valid alias or the alias does not match the expected format or naming conventions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the database or the index itself, leading to the system being unable to recognize the secondary index.
  Database Changes: If there have been recent changes to the database schema or the indexes, the system may not be updated with the latest information.
  Missing Index: The secondary index may not exist in the database, or it may have been deleted or not created properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Alias: Verify that the alias for the secondary index is correctly defined and matches the expected naming conventions. Ensure that it is correctly referenced in your ILM configuration.
  
  
  Review Index Configuration: Check the configuration of the secondary index in the database. Ensure that it is properly defined and active. You can use database tools or transaction codes in SAP to review the index settings.
  
  
  Recreate the Index: If the index is missing or corrupted, consider recreating it. This may involve dropping the existing index and creating a new one with the correct specifications.
  
  
  Database Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the database to ensure that all indexes are correctly defined and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM and DAS for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps related to secondary indexes.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version of SAP you are using and any known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the definitions of tables and indexes.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  ILM Documentation: Review the official SAP ILM documentation for best practices and guidelines on managing secondary indexes and data archiving.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the S_ILM_DAS_COMMAND009 error message.