How To Fix DA601 - Old key field & is now non-key field

DA601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DA - Dictionary: Compare, distribution, timer, instantiation

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Old key field & is now non-key field

What causes this issue?

The specified field was identified as a key field in the old version of
the table. Once the table has been activated, the field is converted to
a non-key field. This might render it necessary for the table to be
converted in the database.

System Response

Information message

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DA601 - Old key field & is now non-key field ?

  The SAP error message DA601 indicates that a field that was previously defined as a key field in a database table is now being treated as a non-key field. This typically occurs during changes to the data dictionary, such as when modifying the structure of a table or when adjusting the key fields of a table.
  
  Cause:
  
  Table Structure Changes: The most common cause of this error is a change in the table structure where a field that was previously defined as a key field has been removed from the key definition.
  Data Dictionary Adjustments: Changes made in the Data Dictionary (SE11) that affect the key fields of a table can lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Data Model: If there are inconsistencies in the data model or if the application logic expects a certain field to be a key field, this error can arise.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Definition: Go to transaction SE11 and check the definition