How To Fix DT280 - Define at least one field of the phys. cluster other than the key

DT280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DT - Table activation (incl. indexes)

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Define at least one field of the phys. cluster other than the key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT280 - Define at least one field of the phys. cluster other than the key ?

  The SAP error message DT280, which states "Define at least one field of the phys. cluster other than the key," typically occurs in the context of data modeling or when working with Data Dictionary objects in SAP, particularly when defining a physical cluster in a database table.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you are trying to create or modify a physical cluster (like a table) in the Data Dictionary (SE11) without defining any fields other than the key fields. In SAP, a physical cluster must have at least one non-key field to store data effectively. Key fields are used for indexing and identifying records, but non-key fields are necessary to hold the actual data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you define at least one non-key field in the physical cluster. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Data Dictionary:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  
  
  
  Select the Table/Cluster:
  
  Enter the