Message type: E = Error
Message class: DT - Table activation (incl. indexes)
Message number: 181
Message text: Key field & has invalid type &
A string data type is used in key field <(>&<)>V1&.
Structure is not activated. Strings are managed indirectly using a
pointer.
You can only use concrete values in key fields, not references.
In the key, use only data elements, direct type entries, or structures.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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DT181
- Key field & has invalid type & ?The SAP error message DT181 typically indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a key field in a data structure or table. This error often arises when the data type of a field does not match the expected type defined in the data dictionary or when there is an inconsistency in the data model.
Cause: Data Type Mismatch: The key field is defined with a data type that is incompatible with the expected data type in the context where it is being used. Incorrect Field Definition: The field may have been incorrectly defined in the data dictionary (e.g., in a table or structure). Inconsistent Data Model: Changes made to the data model (like changing a field type) may not have been propagated correctly throughout the system. Custom Code Issues: If there is custom ABAP code that manipulates this field, it may be using the wrong data type.
Solution: Check Data Dictionary: Verify the
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