Error
Error Code:
9
SAP S/4HANA Error 9: Data Indexing Error
Description
The ERR_INDEX_OUT_OF_BOUNDS error indicates an attempt to access a data element using an index that falls outside the valid range for that specific data structure. This typically happens when a program or process tries to read or write data at a position that doesn't exist, leading to a system error during data manipulation or retrieval within SAP S/4HANA.
Error Message
ERR_INDEX_OUT_OF_BOUNDS
Known Causes
4 known causesCustom Code Logic Error
Faulty logic in custom ABAP programs, Fiori extensions, or other custom developments attempts to access data structures with invalid indices.
Inconsistent Data Structure
Underlying data structures or tables might have inconsistencies, leading processes to expect a different data layout than what is present.
External System Data Mismatch
Incorrect data mapping or format discrepancies during data exchange with external systems can cause indexing errors within SAP S/4HANA.
Misconfigured System Parameters
Incorrect system or application configuration settings might lead to unexpected data access patterns that trigger out-of-bounds errors.
Solutions
3 solutions available1. Index Reorganization and Statistics Update medium
Rebuilds corrupted indexes and updates their statistics for improved performance and data integrity.
1
Identify the affected tables and indexes. This often requires correlating the error message with SAP application logs (SM21) or database trace files. The error message 'ERR_INDEX_OUT_OF_BOUNDS' usually points to a specific index that is no longer valid.
2
Connect to the SAP HANA database using an administrative tool like SAP HANA Studio or `hdbsql`.
3
Reorganize the affected index. This operation rebuilds the index from scratch, correcting any inconsistencies. Replace `SCHEMA_NAME` and `TABLE_NAME` with the actual schema and table names, and `INDEX_NAME` with the name of the problematic index.
ALTER TABLE "SCHEMA_NAME"."TABLE_NAME" REORGANIZE INDEX "INDEX_NAME";4
Update statistics for the reorganized index and the table. This ensures the HANA optimizer has accurate information for query execution.
CALL "_SYS_STATISTICS"."UPDATE_STATISTICS"('SCHEMA_NAME', 'TABLE_NAME');5
Verify the index integrity. After the reorganization and statistics update, re-run the operation that previously failed to confirm the error is resolved.
2. SAP Note Implementation and System Consistency Check medium
Applies relevant SAP notes and performs a system-wide consistency check to address potential underlying bugs or data corruption.
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Consult SAP Support Portal (support.sap.com) for recent SAP Notes related to 'ERR_INDEX_OUT_OF_BOUNDS' or data indexing errors in SAP S/4HANA. Search for keywords like 'index error', 'out of bounds', and the specific S/4HANA version.
2
Analyze the identified SAP Notes. Determine if any apply to your current system version and support package level. Prioritize notes that address data integrity or indexing issues.
3
Implement the relevant SAP Notes using transaction SNOTE. Ensure you follow the implementation instructions carefully, including any manual steps or prerequisite checks.
4
Perform a system consistency check. In SAP S/4HANA, you can use tools like transaction `BDLS` (for logical system name consistency) or application-specific consistency checks. For HANA database specific checks, you might use `HANA_ANALYZE_INDEXES` or similar diagnostic tools.
5
Restart the SAP application server(s) and the SAP HANA database after implementing notes and performing consistency checks, if required by the SAP Notes or consistency check procedures.
3. Data Repair and Re-indexing of Specific Objects advanced
Directly addresses potential data corruption within specific tables by repairing the data and then re-indexing.
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If the error consistently points to a specific table or set of tables, investigate the data within those tables. Use SAP transaction `SE16N` or `DB02` (for database overview) to inspect the data, looking for unusual values, missing entries, or corrupted records.
2
If data corruption is suspected, consider using SAP's data repair tools or developing custom programs to identify and correct the erroneous records. This is a delicate process and should be performed with extreme caution and after thorough backups.
3
Once suspect data is corrected, drop and recreate the affected indexes on the table. This ensures the index is built on clean data. Replace `SCHEMA_NAME`, `TABLE_NAME`, and `INDEX_NAME`.
DROP INDEX "SCHEMA_NAME"."INDEX_NAME";
CREATE INDEX "SCHEMA_NAME"."INDEX_NAME" ON "SCHEMA_NAME"."TABLE_NAME" (COLUMN1, COLUMN2, ...);4
After recreating the index, update its statistics.
CALL "_SYS_STATISTICS"."UPDATE_STATISTICS"('SCHEMA_NAME', 'TABLE_NAME');5
Test the application functionality that was failing to ensure the data repair and re-indexing resolved the issue.