How To Fix VK271 - No active indexes exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 271

• Message text: No active indexes exist

What causes this issue?

Condition records can only be selected using active indexes. At the
moment there are no active indexes.

How to fix this error?

Indexes for conditions are to be activated in Customizing for Sales and
Distribution.
INCLUDE 'NA_CUST_MAINTAIN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK271 - No active indexes exist ?

  The SAP error message VK271 "No active indexes exist" typically occurs in the context of pricing and sales order processing, particularly when the system is trying to access pricing information that relies on index tables. This error indicates that the necessary pricing indexes have not been created or activated, which prevents the system from retrieving the required pricing data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Indexes: The pricing indexes for the relevant condition types or pricing procedures have not been created or activated.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the creation of indexes.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the pricing procedure or condition records can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration changes, the indexes may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create/Activate Indexes:
  
  Go to transaction VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check if the condition records exist for the relevant pricing conditions.
  Use transaction VK31 to create or maintain condition records if they are missing.
  Use transaction V/06 to check the condition types and ensure that they are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Indexes:
  
  Use transaction V/03 to check the existing indexes and rebuild them if necessary.
  You can also use transaction SDBA to rebuild the pricing indexes. This is done by executing the report that rebuilds the indexes for the pricing conditions.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the pricing procedure configuration in transaction V/08 to ensure that all necessary condition types are included and correctly configured.
  Ensure that the condition records are maintained for the relevant sales organization, distribution channel, and other relevant criteria.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that the indexes were updated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK31: Maintain Condition Records
  V/06: Condition Types
  V/03: Display Condition Records
  SDBA: Rebuild Indexes
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition records.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.