How To Fix AD853 - Approval from head of development required to activate CLUSTER table

AD853 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Approval from head of development required to activate CLUSTER table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD853 - Approval from head of development required to activate CLUSTER table ?

  The SAP error message AD853 indicates that an approval from the head of development is required to activate a CLUSTER table. This is a safeguard mechanism in SAP to ensure that changes to certain database structures, particularly those that can affect performance or data integrity, are reviewed and approved by a responsible authority.
  
  Cause:
  
  CLUSTER Table Activation: The error occurs when there is an attempt to activate a CLUSTER table without the necessary approval. CLUSTER tables are special types of database tables in SAP that store data in a compressed format and are used for performance optimization.
  Development Policy: Many organizations have policies in place that require certain changes, especially those that can impact the database structure, to be approved by senior development staff or management.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Obtain Approval: The primary solution is to seek approval from the head of development or the designated authority in your organization. This may involve presenting the changes made