DO740 - & indexes were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 740

• Message text: & indexes were deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO740 - & indexes were deleted ?

  The SAP error message DO740 typically indicates that there is an issue related to database indexes, specifically that certain indexes have been deleted or are missing. This can lead to performance issues or errors when trying to access certain data.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: Indexes may have been manually deleted by a user or during a database maintenance operation.
  Database Corruption: Corruption in the database can lead to the loss of indexes.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, it might have led to missing indexes.
  System Upgrade: During an upgrade, certain indexes may not have been recreated properly.
  Database Migration: If the database was migrated, some indexes might not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Recreate Indexes: The most straightforward solution is to recreate the missing indexes. This can usually be done through transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility).
  
  Use the appropriate SQL commands or SAP tools to recreate the indexes.
  
  
  
  Check Database Logs: Review the database logs to identify when and why the indexes were deleted. This can provide insight into whether it was a manual action or a system error.
  
  
  Restore from Backup: If the indexes were deleted and cannot be recreated easily, consider restoring them from a recent backup of the database.
  
  
  Use SAP Tools: Utilize SAP tools like the Database Utility (transaction SE14) to check for inconsistencies and repair them.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on how to handle missing indexes.
  
  
  System Check: Perform a system check to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the database or the SAP system that could lead to further problems.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) for troubleshooting.
  Database Administration: Ensure that your database administration team is aware of the issue and can assist with any necessary database-level operations.
  Performance Monitoring: After resolving the issue, monitor the system's performance to ensure that the recreation of indexes has resolved any related performance issues.
  Documentation: Keep documentation of the issue, the steps taken to resolve it, and any changes made to the system for future reference.
  
  If the problem persists after trying these solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.