How To Fix DO836 - Key category for any table corrected to not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 836

• Message text: Key category for any table corrected to not specified

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE DDDOC_ACCMODE_KEYKIND OBJECT DOKU ID TX
You defined a key category which is not valid for the access mode. It
is automatically corrected to the valid key category.

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 DO836 - Key category for any table corrected to not specified ?

  The SAP error message DO836 ("Key category for any table corrected to not specified") typically occurs in the context of data dictionary objects, particularly when there are issues related to the definition of keys for database tables. This error can arise during various operations, such as transport requests, table modifications, or when activating objects in the ABAP Dictionary.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Key Definition Issues: The error usually indicates that there is a problem with the key definition of a database table. This could be due to:
  
  Missing primary key or unique key definitions.
  Incorrectly defined key fields.
  Changes made to the table structure that are not properly reflected in the key definitions.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the table definition was transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies in the key definitions between the source and target systems.
  
  
  Data Dictionary Inconsistencies: Sometimes, inconsistencies in the data dictionary can lead to this error, especially if there have been manual