How To Fix DT207 - Key does not fulfill the requirements for a transparent table


DT207 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: DT - Table activation (incl. indexes)

  • Message number: 207

  • Message text: Key does not fulfill the requirements for a transparent table

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  • What causes this issue?

    The key for the table is incorrect. Probably more than 16 key fields
    were defined. Such a situation can occur, for example, when you try to
    convert a structure into a transparent table.

    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?

    Remove fields from the key.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT207 - Key does not fulfill the requirements for a transparent table ?
    The SAP error message DT207 indicates that a key field in a transparent table does not meet the necessary requirements for a primary key. This error typically arises during the creation or modification of a transparent table in the Data Dictionary (SE11) when the key fields do not adhere to the constraints set by SAP.
    Cause of the Error:
    
    
    Key Field Requirements: In SAP, a transparent table must have a primary key that uniquely identifies each record. The key fields must meet certain criteria:
    
    They should not allow null values.
    They should be defined with the appropriate data types.
    The combination of key fields must be unique.
    
    
    
    Data Type Issues: The data types of the key fields may not be compatible with the requirements for a primary key.
    
    
    Field Length: The length of the key fields may exceed the maximum allowed length for a primary key.
    
    
    Non-Unique Fields: If the fields defined as keys do not guarantee uniqueness

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