How To Fix VZAR003 - Index & is not available active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VZAR - Output from archiving program SD

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Index & is not available active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VZAR003 - Index & is not available active ?

  The SAP error message VZAR003, which states "Index & is not available active," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Sales and Distribution (SD) module, particularly when dealing with pricing or condition records. This error indicates that the system is unable to find an active index for the specified condition type or pricing procedure.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Index: The index for the specified condition type is not active. This can happen if the index has not been created or if it has been deactivated.
  Missing or Corrupted Data: The condition records may be missing or corrupted, leading to the inability to access the index.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the pricing procedure or condition types that prevent the index from being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the index may not have been properly updated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Rebuild the Index:
  
  Go to transaction code SDBI (Index Management).
  Select the relevant index and rebuild it. This will regenerate the index and make it active.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 to check if the condition records for the relevant condition type exist and are correctly maintained.
  If they are missing, create the necessary condition records.
  
  
  
  Activate the Index:
  
  If the index is inactive, you can activate it using transaction code SDBI or through the relevant configuration settings in the condition type settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the pricing procedure and condition types in transaction code V/08 to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that the index was updated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SDBI: Index Management
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to pricing and condition records for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on condition records and pricing procedures for a deeper understanding of how indexes work in the context of pricing.
  
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.