How To Fix SADA108 - Counter for usages of index & reset

SADA108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADA - CCMS: SAP DB Porting and Development

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Counter for usages of index & reset

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SADA108 - Details

• The SAP error message SADA108 typically relates to issues with the usage of indexes in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Data Archiving process. This error indicates that the counter for the usages of an index has reached its limit and needs to be reset.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system has reached the maximum number of allowed usages for a specific index. This can happen due to:
  
  Excessive Usage: The index has been used more times than the predefined limit set in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the index may not be optimal, leading to premature exhaustion of the usage counter.
  Archiving Process: If the archiving process is not properly managed, it can lead to excessive usage of certain indexes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SADA108 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Reset the Counter:
  
  Use transaction code SARA to access the Data Archiving Administration.
  Navigate to the relevant archiving object and