How To Fix /SAPCND/GEN_CODE401 - Database index &2 for table &1 could not be deleted

/SAPCND/GEN_CODE401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/GEN_CODE -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Database index &2 for table &1 could not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/GEN_CODE401 - Database index &2 for table &1 could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/GEN_CODE401 indicates that there was an issue with deleting a database index for a specific table. This error typically arises in the context of database operations, particularly when working with database indexes in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Index Dependency: The index you are trying to delete may be dependent on other database objects or may be in use by other processes.
  Database Lock: The index might be locked by another transaction or process, preventing its deletion.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this operation.
  Corrupted Index: The index may be corrupted or in an inconsistent state, which can prevent its deletion.
  Database Constraints: There may be constraints or relationships that prevent the index from being deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Verify if the index is being used by any other database objects or processes. You can use database tools or SQL queries to check for dependencies.
  Release Locks: