How To Fix DA602 - Key field & has changed its position

DA602 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 602

• Message text: Key field & has changed its position

What causes this issue?

A key field of the table has a different position in the revised
version of the table to the one it has in the active version.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DA602 - Key field & has changed its position ?

  The SAP error message DA602, which states "Key field & has changed its position," typically occurs in the context of data processing or data transfer within SAP systems. This error indicates that a key field in a data structure has changed its position, which can lead to inconsistencies or errors in data processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Structure Changes: The most common cause of this error is a change in the data structure of a table or a data object. If the key fields of a table have been modified (e.g., added, removed, or reordered), it can lead to this error when the system tries to process data based on the old structure.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that rely on a specific order of fields, any changes to the underlying data structure can trigger this error.
  Transport Issues: If changes are transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to