How To Fix 5C524 - Source and target keys must be identically structured.

5C524 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 524

• Message text: Source and target keys must be identically structured.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C524 - Source and target keys must be identically structured. ?

  The SAP error message 5C524 ("Source and target keys must be identically structured") typically occurs in the context of data transfer or data mapping processes, such as during the execution of data migration, data replication, or when working with data models in SAP systems. This error indicates that the source and target structures (e.g., fields, data types, lengths) do not match, which prevents the system from successfully mapping data from the source to the target.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatched Data Structures: The most common cause is that the source and target data structures (like tables or data objects) have different field definitions. This can include differences in:
  
  Field names
  Data types (e.g., CHAR vs. NUMC)
  Field lengths
  Number of fields
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: If you are using a data transfer tool or a specific configuration in SAP (like LSMW, BAPIs, or IDocs), the mapping configuration may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes