How To Fix DHCDC_REC311 - Specify the name of the ZDO clone table

DHCDC_REC311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DHCDC_REC - Message for Recording Area of CDC ABAP Agent

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Specify the name of the ZDO clone table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DHCDC_REC311 - Specify the name of the ZDO clone table ?

  The SAP error message DHCDC_REC311 indicates that the system requires the specification of a ZDO (Zero Downtime Option) clone table name during a certain operation, typically related to database changes or upgrades. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Zero Downtime Maintenance (ZDM) procedures, which are designed to minimize downtime during system upgrades or maintenance.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The system is attempting to perform a database operation that requires a clone table, but the name of the clone table has not been specified.
  The configuration for the ZDO process is incomplete or incorrect.
  There may be a missing or misconfigured entry in the relevant configuration tables or parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DHCDC_REC311 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Specify the Clone Table Name:
  
  Ensure that you provide the name of the ZDO clone table in the relevant configuration settings. This is typically done in the transaction or program that is executing the ZDO