How To Fix VLCU006 - Index tables are inconsistent. Reprocessing is recommended

VLCU006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VLCU - Customizing in Shipping

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Index tables are inconsistent. Reprocessing is recommended

What causes this issue?

When constructing the <DS:TX.LE_SHP_IDX_EXPLAIN>index tables</> for
deliveries, the system found data inconsistencies. The previous
matchcode tables contained &V2& entries for which no more deliveries
exist in the system. These inconsistencies could not be completely
removed by the conversion program.
The index table can contain superfluous entries for which no deliveries
exist. In productive systems, this means that non-existent deliveries
appear in worklists and search helps.
Entries can be missing from the index tables. Subsequently, deliveries
are missing from worklists and search helps, even though they should
appear.
The following clients are affected by this possible error:
&V1&

System Response

Since the error is not serious, the conversion program was continued
and ended as normal.

Procedure for System Administrators

SAP recommends analyzing and cleaning up any index tables in the
affected clients before you include them in a productive system. To do
this, run program
<DS:REPN.RLE_SHP_IDX_TABLE_MAINTAIN>RLE_SHP_IDX_TABLE_MAINTAIN</>.
Before you run this program, read the relevant
<DS:RE.RLE_SHP_IDX_TABLE_MAINTAIN>documentation</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VLCU006 - Index tables are inconsistent. Reprocessing is recommended ?

  The SAP error message VLCU006 indicates that there are inconsistencies in the index tables related to the handling of the Logistics Execution (LE) module, particularly in the context of the handling unit management (HUM) or warehouse management (WM) processes. This inconsistency can arise due to various reasons, such as incomplete transactions, system errors during data processing, or issues during data migration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Transactions: If a transaction involving handling units or warehouse management is not completed properly, it can lead to inconsistencies in the index tables.
  System Errors: Errors during data processing, such as system crashes or network issues, can result in incomplete updates to the index tables.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or version, inconsistencies may arise if the migration process did not handle all data correctly.
  Custom Developments: Custom programs or enhancements that manipulate handling units or warehouse data may inadvertently cause inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VLCU006 error,