Microsoft Access allows you to use indexes which helps you in finding information in a much easier way. You can speed up finding and sorting records in a database by relying upon indexing. It is just like going to a specific chapter by following the directions given in the index of a book. When you run a query to find data, Access finds the location of the required data in the index and then gives you results. However, at times, index definitions might become corrupt resulting in major problems. In such situations, you need to have an updated backup copy of the affected Access database. In the absence of a valid or usable backup, you have an opportunity to overcome the corruption problem by using an Access repair software.

Consider a scenario, wherein, you are working on an Access database. You have to import data from a source table to destination table. When you attempt to do this, you get restricted by the occurrence of the following error message:

“Operation failed – too many indexes – reduce the number and try again.”

Thanks to the above error message, the import process doesn’t take place. The error message also hints towards major issues with the indexes in Access database.

Cause

The above error message can erupt during importing in Access in the following conditions:

  • If the source table has corrupt index definitions. Indexes are applied after MS Access imports a table’s definition and data. If it finds index as corrupt, the above error message occurs.
  • The Access table in which data is getting imported is corrupt

Resolution

Consider the following Access database repair steps to resolve the problem:

  • Make a copy (without data) of the destination table
  • Do away with all indexes, make use of an append query to move the data from the affected table to a new table
  • Now, recreate the indexes
  • Move the table to a new file and start the import process
  • If the above steps do not address the error message or problem, then look for a third-party Access repair application. Such utilities are efficient in repairing any kind of corruption issues with an Access database.

For safe results, it is recommended you opt for Stellar Phoenix Access Recovery. This application is specifically designed to repair corrupt MDB or ACCCDB files created with MS Access 2007, 2003, 2002 and 2000 versions. This read-only Access database repair application supports recovery of all important components including tables, queries, forms, macros etc.