How To Fix WRF_CARE_CODES006 - Index &1 already exists

WRF_CARE_CODES006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CARE_CODES - Care Codes Message Class

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Index &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CARE_CODES006 - Index &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_CARE_CODES006: Index &1 already exists
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when there is an attempt to create or activate a database index that already exists in the system. The placeholder &1 is replaced by the name of the index that the system is trying to create, but it finds that the index is already present in the database.
  This situation typically arises during:
  
  Transport imports where an index creation is part of the transport object.
  Activation of database objects (like tables or indexes) in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Database synchronization or upgrade activities where indexes are recreated.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check if the index already exists:
  
  Use database tools or SAP transaction SE11 (ABAP Dictionary) to check the indexes on the relevant table.
  Alternatively, use database-specific SQL commands to list indexes on the table.
  
  
  
  Avoid duplicate index creation:
  
  If the index already exists and is valid, you can skip the creation step.
  If the transport or activation process tries to create the index again,