How To Fix SMTTOOLS143 - Error generating drop statements for secondary index &

SMTTOOLS143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMTTOOLS - Multi Tenancy tools

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Error generating drop statements for secondary index &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMTTOOLS143 - Error generating drop statements for secondary index & ?

  The SAP error message SMTTOOLS143, which indicates an issue with generating drop statements for a secondary index, typically arises during the process of data migration or system upgrades, particularly when using the SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) replication server or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Index: The secondary index that the system is trying to drop may not exist in the database.
  Database Constraints: There may be constraints or dependencies that prevent the index from being dropped.
  Permissions: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary permissions to drop the index.
  Corrupted Metadata: There could be inconsistencies or corruption in the metadata related to the index.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SLT or related tools may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Index Existence: Verify if the secondary index exists in the database. You can do this by querying the database catalog or using database management tools.
  Review Dependencies: Check for any dependencies or constraints that might