How To Fix CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR066 - The business object key cannot be changed, it is used in Custom Fields.

CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR - Custom Fields: Repository Handler

• Message number: 066

• Message text: The business object key cannot be changed, it is used in Custom Fields.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR066 - The business object key cannot be changed, it is used in Custom Fields. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR066 indicates that there is an attempt to change the key of a business object that is already being used in Custom Fields. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Custom Fields and Logic (CFL) functionality, which allows users to extend standard SAP applications with custom fields.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to modify the key of a business object (e.g., changing the primary key field).
  The business object is already associated with custom fields that rely on the original key.
  Changing the key would disrupt the integrity of the data model or the relationships established by the custom fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Check which custom fields are associated with the business object in question. You can do this by navigating to the Custom Fields and Logic app in SAP and reviewing the custom fields linked to the object.
  
  
  
  Remove or Modify