How To Fix 88290 - Key entries must be evaluated left-justified

88290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Key entries must be evaluated left-justified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88290 - Key entries must be evaluated left-justified ?

  The SAP error message 88290, "Key entries must be evaluated left-justified," typically occurs when there is an issue with the way key fields are being processed in a transaction or report. This error is often related to the handling of key fields in database tables or data structures where the system expects the key entries to be aligned to the left.
  
  Cause:
  
  Key Field Alignment: The error usually arises when the key fields are not properly aligned or formatted. In SAP, key fields should be left-justified, meaning that any leading spaces or characters should be removed, and the actual data should start from the leftmost position.
  Data Entry Issues: If users are entering data manually, they might inadvertently include spaces or other characters that cause the key to be misaligned.
  Data Import/Export: When importing or exporting data, if the data is not formatted correctly, it can lead to this error.
  Custom Programs: If there are