How To Fix AD589 - Data not saved. Gen. buffering calls for no. of key fields > 0

AD589 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 589

• Message text: Data not saved. Gen. buffering calls for no. of key fields > 0

What causes this issue?

You want to buffer a table generically. When you save the table
attributes, you are asked to enter a number of key fields to be used in
generic buffering. Since you did not enter a number <> 0, the
attributes were not saved.

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?

Enter a number <> 0 for the number of key fields. A prompt appears when
you save the attributes and you can enter the number here or you can
specify a number explicitly by selecting <LS>Change key field no.</>
and then saving the attributes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD589 - Data not saved. Gen. buffering calls for no. of key fields > 0 ?

  The SAP error message AD589, which states "Data not saved. Gen. buffering calls for no. of key fields > 0," typically occurs in the context of data buffering in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with the data buffering mechanism when trying to save data in a table that has key fields defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Buffering Configuration: The error often arises when the table is configured for buffering, but the key fields are not properly defined or there is a mismatch in the buffering settings.
  Data Consistency: If the data being saved violates the constraints of the table or if there are inconsistencies in the data being processed, this error can occur.
  Transaction Issues: If the transaction is not properly set up or if there are issues with the transaction logic, it can lead to this error.
  Locking Issues: If there are locks on the data being modified, it can prevent the