How To Fix AD242 - Entry of pool/cluster name not required

AD242 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Entry of pool/cluster name not required

What causes this issue?

You specified a pool or cluster name for a structure or transparent
table. Such an entry is incorrect for this type of table.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the pool or cluster name. This will normally happen when the
table is activated.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD242 - Entry of pool/cluster name not required ?

  The SAP error message AD242 ("Entry of pool/cluster name not required") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a table in the ABAP Dictionary (SE11) and you have incorrectly specified a pool or cluster name in a context where it is not needed or applicable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Table Type: The error usually arises when you are trying to define a transparent table but have mistakenly entered a pool or cluster name. Transparent tables do not require a pool or cluster name.
  Misconfiguration: It can also occur if you are trying to create a table that is not intended to be a pooled or clustered table but have selected the wrong options in the table definition.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Type: Ensure that you are creating the correct type of table. If you are creating a transparent table, do not enter any pool or cluster name.
  Remove Pool/Cluster Name: If you have mistakenly entered a