How To Fix SMTTOOLS146 - Check and execute drop statements for additional indexes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMTTOOLS - Multi Tenancy tools

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Check and execute drop statements for additional indexes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMTTOOLS146 - Check and execute drop statements for additional indexes ?

  The SAP error message SMTTOOLS146, which states "Check and execute drop statements for additional indexes," typically occurs during the process of data migration or system conversion, particularly when using the SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) Replication Server or during the SAP S/4HANA migration process. This error indicates that there are additional indexes in the target database that need to be dropped before proceeding with the migration or data transfer.
  
  Cause:
  
  Additional Indexes: The error is triggered when there are indexes in the target database that are not required or are not compatible with the data model being migrated to. These indexes may have been created manually or automatically and can interfere with the migration process.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model between the source and target systems can lead to discrepancies in the expected indexes.
  Incomplete Pre-Migration Checks: If pre-migration checks did not identify these additional indexes, they can cause issues during the