How To Fix WB2B520 - Verify that a database index for Material and Batch exists for table WBHI

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Verify that a database index for Material and Batch exists for table WBHI

What causes this issue?

To avoid a full table scan of the table 'WBHI' a database index has to
be active on the database for the fields 'MATNR' and 'CHARG'.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

For more infomation, see the documentation for data element
WB2_BATCH_UPDATE.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B520 - Verify that a database index for Material and Batch exists for table WBHI ?

  The SAP error message WB2B520 indicates that there is an issue with the database index for the Material and Batch in the table WBHI. This error typically arises in the context of batch management and inventory management processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary database index for the specified material and batch in the WBHI table. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Index: The required index for the combination of Material and Batch does not exist in the database.
  Database Corruption: There may be corruption in the database that prevents the index from being recognized.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the batch management or material master data.
  Data Consistency Issues: Inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from accessing the required index.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WB2B520 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Index Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the index for Material and Batch exists for the WBHI table.
  If the index is missing, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Index:
  
  If the index exists but is not functioning correctly, you can try to rebuild the index. This can often be done through database administration tools or by using transaction codes like DB02 or DB12.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master and batch data to ensure there are no inconsistencies.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check the material and batch data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for batch management are correctly set up in the system.
  Check the settings in the material master and ensure that batch management is activated for the relevant materials.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Database Administration:
  
  If you have access to database administration tools, you may want to check for any database-level issues that could be affecting the index.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), MM03 (Display Material), DB02 (Database Performance Analysis), DB12 (Database Administration).
  Tables: WBHI (Batch Information), which stores batch-related data for materials.
  Batch Management: Ensure that batch management is properly configured in your SAP system, as this is crucial for handling materials with batches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the WB2B520 error message in SAP.