How To Fix COM_ATTRFRG_GEN131 - The key field & cannot have an initial value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_ATTRFRG_GEN - Message Class for Generating Attributes and Sets

• Message number: 131

• Message text: The key field & cannot have an initial value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN131 - The key field & cannot have an initial value ?

  The SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN131 indicates that a key field in a data structure or table cannot have an initial (empty) value. This typically occurs in scenarios where a key field is required to uniquely identify a record, and having an empty value would violate the integrity of the data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Key Field Definition: The field in question is defined as a key field in the database table or structure, which means it must always contain a valid value.
  Data Entry: During data entry or processing, an attempt is made to save or process a record where the key field is left blank or is initialized to an empty value.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the application or module that is leading to this error, such as missing mandatory fields in a transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Ensure that all required fields, especially the key fields, are populated with valid