How To Fix SMMSS_DDIC008 - FILEGROUP is not set for the clustered index

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMMSS_DDIC - DDIC Messages for Microsoft SQL Server

• Message number: 008

• Message text: FILEGROUP is not set for the clustered index

What causes this issue?

You have set FILEGROUP for the table. However, this table already
exists in another filegroup in the database and has a clustered index,
for which you have not set FILEGROUP. During conversion, the table
would first be created in the new filegroup and then moved to its
current filegroup.

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?

Correct your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMMSS_DDIC008 - FILEGROUP is not set for the clustered index ?

  The SAP error message SMMSS_DDIC008 indicates that there is an issue with the database configuration related to a clustered index. Specifically, the error states that the FILEGROUP is not set for the clustered index. This typically occurs in the context of SAP systems that use Microsoft SQL Server as the database.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Filegroup Configuration: The database does not have a default filegroup set for the clustered index, or the specified filegroup does not exist.
  Database Configuration Issues: The database might not be properly configured to support the required filegroup for the clustered index.
  SAP Table Definition: The table definition in SAP may not specify the correct filegroup for the clustered index.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Filegroup Configuration:
  
  Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
  Connect to your SQL Server instance and navigate to the database in question.
  Right-click on the database and select Properties.
  Go to the Filegroups section and ensure that the required filegroup exists and is set as the default if necessary.
  
  
  
  Modify Table Definition:
  
  If you have access to the SAP Data Dictionary (SE11), check the table definition for the table that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the clustered index is correctly defined and that it specifies the appropriate filegroup.
  
  
  
  Create or Alter the Filegroup:
  
  If the required filegroup does not exist, you can create it using a SQL command:
  ALTER DATABASE [YourDatabaseName] ADD FILEGROUP [YourFileGroupName] DEFAULT;
  
  If you need to alter an existing table to specify the filegroup for the clustered index, you may need to drop and recreate the index with the correct filegroup specified.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Review SAP notes and documentation related to database configuration for your specific version of SAP. There may be specific recommendations or requirements for setting up filegroups.
  
  
  
  Database Administrator (DBA) Involvement:
  
  If you are not familiar with SQL Server or database administration, it may be best to involve a DBA who can assist with the configuration and ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  SQL Server Documentation: Review Microsoft SQL Server documentation for information on filegroups, clustered indexes, and database configuration.
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of your database before making any changes to the structure or configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SMMSS_DDIC008 error and ensure that your SAP system is properly configured to work with the SQL Server database.