How To Fix IU601 - Alias activation only possible for logical cluster tables

IU601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IU - Incremental Conversion (ICNV)

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Alias activation only possible for logical cluster tables

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IU601 - Alias activation only possible for logical cluster tables ?

  The SAP error message IU601, which states "Alias activation only possible for logical cluster tables," typically occurs when there is an attempt to activate an alias for a database table that is not a logical cluster table. This error is related to the way SAP handles database tables and their aliases, particularly in the context of the ABAP Dictionary.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Cluster Table: The error arises when you try to activate an alias for a table that is not defined as a logical cluster table. Logical cluster tables are a specific type of table in SAP that can have aliases.
  Incorrect Table Definition: The table you are trying to create an alias for may not be defined correctly in the Data Dictionary (SE11).
  Technical Settings: The technical settings of the table may not allow for alias creation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Type: Ensure that the table you are trying to create an alias for is indeed a logical