How To Fix /CFG/APPL_BCW_SRV143 - Set the category of one primary key as 'Identifier'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/APPL_BCW_SRV -

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Set the category of one primary key as 'Identifier'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/APPL_BCW_SRV143 - Set the category of one primary key as 'Identifier' ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/APPL_BCW_SRV143 Set the category of one primary key as 'Identifier' typically occurs in the context of Business Configuration (BC) or when working with Business Configuration Workbench (BCW) in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a primary key in a data model or a business object where the system expects at least one of the primary key fields to be designated as an 'Identifier'.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The primary key fields in the data model or business object are not properly configured. Specifically, none of the primary key fields are marked as 'Identifier'.
  Missing Settings: The necessary settings for the primary key fields may not have been completed, leading to the system not recognizing any of them as identifiers.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data model that prevent the system from correctly identifying the primary key.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in the SAP system where the data model or business object is defined.
  
  
  
  Check Primary Key Settings:
  
  Identify the primary key fields defined for the object or data model.
  Ensure that at least one of these fields is set as an 'Identifier'. This is typically done in the configuration settings for the data model.
  
  
  
  Modify the Configuration:
  
  If none of the primary key fields are marked as 'Identifier', select one of the primary key fields and change its category to 'Identifier'.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Validate the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, validate the configuration to ensure that there are no further issues.
  Test the configuration to confirm that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the steps or the implications of changing the configuration, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources related to Business Configuration and data modeling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on Business Configuration and data modeling in SAP to better understand how to configure primary keys and identifiers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your primary key configuration is correct.