This topic describes the problem description, cause, and solution of the "operation is denied as table TTL exists" exception when you create a search index.

Problem description

The following error occurs when you create a search index: 

ErrorCode: OTSParameterInvalid, ErrorMessage: operation is denied as table TTL exists.

Cause

The time to live (TTL) of a table is set to a value other than -1 (the data never expires). You can create a search index only when the TTL of a table is set to -1.

Solution

Set the TTL of a table to -1 by using the console or SDKs.

  • Use the console

    Log on to the Tablestore console. Go to the Details tab. Click Modify Attributes. In the dialog box, set the TTL to -1, and click OK.

  • Use Tablestore SDKs
    Call the UpdateTable operation to set the TTL of a table to -1 based on corresponding SDKs.