How To Fix SDCBO037 - Node &: Alternative key & deleted; index & will be deleted from DB tab. &

SDCBO037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDCBO - Dictionary Structured Objects

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Node &: Alternative key & deleted; index & will be deleted from DB tab. &

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SDCBO037 - Details

• The SAP error message SDCBO037 indicates that an alternative key for a database table has been deleted, and as a result, the corresponding index will also be deleted from the database. This message typically arises in the context of database table management, particularly when changes are made to the structure of a table in the Data Dictionary (DDIC).
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Alternative Key: The primary cause of this error is the deletion of an alternative key from a database table. An alternative key is a unique identifier for records in a table that is not the primary key.
  Database Table Changes: This can occur when a developer or administrator modifies the structure of a table, such as removing an alternative key that was previously defined.
  Consistency Issues: The system detects that the index associated with the deleted alternative key is no longer valid and will be removed to maintain database integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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