How To Fix CSP_BDEF_CHECK018 - Persistent table '&1' of entity '&2' must be client-dependent

CSP_BDEF_CHECK018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CSP_BDEF_CHECK - Messages for CSP-implemented BDEF checks

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Persistent table '&1' of entity '&2' must be client-dependent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CSP_BDEF_CHECK018 - Persistent table '&1' of entity '&2' must be client-dependent ?

  The SAP error message CSP_BDEF_CHECK018 indicates that a persistent table in the context of a business entity is not configured as client-dependent, which is a requirement for certain types of data in SAP systems. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Client Dependency Requirement: In SAP, certain tables must be client-dependent, meaning that the data in these tables is specific to a particular client (or company code) within the SAP system. This is often necessary for data integrity and separation between different clients.
  Configuration Issue: The error typically arises when the table definition does not specify the client dependency correctly, or if the table is incorrectly set up as client-independent.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Definition:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the definition of the persistent table mentioned in the error message (replace &1 with the actual table name).
  Ensure that the table is defined as client-dependent. This is usually