How To Fix AD424 - When specifying buffering type, you must select storage type in buffer

AD424 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 424

• Message text: When specifying buffering type, you must select storage type in buffer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD424 - When specifying buffering type, you must select storage type in buffer ?

  The SAP error message AD424 typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of buffering types in the SAP system. This error indicates that when you are trying to specify a buffering type for a database table, you must also select a corresponding storage type in the buffer settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing Storage Type: When you are defining the buffering type for a table, the system requires that you also specify a storage type. If the storage type is not selected, the system cannot proceed with the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The buffering settings may not be properly configured in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) for the specific table you are working on.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked selecting the storage type while trying to configure the buffering settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AD424 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Table Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
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