How To Fix 00964 - DB error: Single record access to table & without primary key

00964 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 964

• Message text: DB error: Single record access to table & without primary key

What causes this issue?

For the SELECT SINGLE (SAP SQL), the complete primary key of the table
must be specified (at least).

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?

Complete the SELECT-SINGLE condition accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00964 - DB error: Single record access to table & without primary key ?

  The SAP error message "00964 DB error: Single record access to table & without primary key" typically occurs when an attempt is made to access a database table that does not have a primary key defined, and the system is trying to retrieve a single record from that table. This can lead to ambiguity in the results, as there may be multiple records that match the criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Primary Key: The table in question does not have a primary key defined. A primary key is essential for uniquely identifying records in a table.
  Single Record Access Attempt: The application or program is trying to access a single record using a method that requires a unique identifier, but since the table lacks a primary key, the system cannot guarantee that the record retrieved is unique.
  Database Design Issues: The database design may not adhere to best practices, leading to tables without primary keys.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a