How To Fix S_ILM_DAS_COMMAND010 - Secondary index &1 does not meet the specification (invalid position)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 010

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

What causes this issue?

The index item must be a one-digit number.

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_COMMAND010 - Secondary index &1 does not meet the specification (invalid position) ?

  The SAP error message S_ILM_DAS_COMMAND010 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 position." This typically means that the secondary index is not correctly defined or is not aligned with the primary table structure.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Index Definition: The secondary index may not be defined correctly in relation to the primary table. This could be due to changes in the table structure that were not reflected in the index definition.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the secondary index from being used correctly.
  Database Corruption: In rare cases, there could be corruption in the database that affects the index.
  Version Mismatch: If there are version mismatches between the database and the application, it could lead to such errors.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Index Definition: Verify the definition of the secondary index in the database. Ensure that it matches the structure of the primary table and that all fields are correctly specified.
  Rebuild the Index: If the index is found to be incorrect or corrupted, you may need to drop and recreate the secondary index. This can often resolve issues related to invalid positions.
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to manage indexes.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the database to ensure that there are no underlying data issues. This can be done using transaction codes like DB02 or DBACOCKPIT.
  Update Statistics: Sometimes, updating the database statistics can help resolve issues related to index usage.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), and DB02 (Database Performance Analysis).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to ILM and database management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of your database before making changes to indexes or performing any major operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message S_ILM_DAS_COMMAND010.