How To Fix SRET201 - The selected table structure is not allowed as status table

SRET201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRET - SAP Retrieval : Administration - Indexing - Search

• Message number: 201

• Message text: The selected table structure is not allowed as status table

What causes this issue?

The status table for indexing with a QUEUE must have a certain format.
The table you selected does not have this format.

System Response

The tables can be created with Transaction SE11.

How to fix this error?

Create a new status table or use a table with the required format.
Table "SRETDIDSTA" can be used as template for client-specific
applications (index categories). Use table "SRETIDXSTA" for
cross-client applications.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRET201 - The selected table structure is not allowed as status table ?

  The SAP error message SRET201 indicates that the selected table structure is not allowed to be used as a status table in the context of SAP's status management. This typically occurs when you are trying to define or modify a status table in a way that does not comply with the system's requirements or constraints.
  Cause
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Table Structure: The table you are trying to use may not have the required fields or structure that SAP expects for a status table.
  Missing Key Fields: Status tables usually require specific key fields to be defined. If these are missing, the system will not allow the table to be used.
  Incompatible Data Types: The data types of the fields in the table may not be compatible with what is required for a status table.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the use of