How To Fix AD696 - Generic key field is missing from logical cluster &


AD696 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

  • Message number: 696

  • Message text: Generic key field is missing from logical cluster &

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  • What causes this issue?

    Either an incorrect cluster was defined or an incorrect key was
    maintained for a cluster table.
    A cluster contains a transparent cluster key which must be contained as
    the first part in the keys of all the logical cluster tables included
    in the clusters. Perhaps this is not the case here.

    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?

    Check the cluster or key definition assigned to the table.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD696 - Generic key field is missing from logical cluster & ?
    The SAP error message AD696, which states "Generic key field is missing from logical cluster," typically occurs in the context of data archiving or data management processes within SAP systems. This error indicates that a required key field is not present in the logical cluster that is being referenced, which can lead to issues in data retrieval or processing.
    
    Cause: Missing Key Field: The error usually arises when a key field that is expected in the logical cluster is not defined or is missing. This could be due to configuration issues or changes in the data model. Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the structure of the database tables, it may lead to inconsistencies where the logical cluster does not align with the current data structure. Archiving Configuration: If the error occurs during an archiving process, it may indicate that the archiving object is not correctly

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