How To Fix DT606 - Specifications for number of key fields are deleted

DT606 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 606

• Message text: Specifications for number of key fields are deleted

What causes this issue?

Generic buffering was selected for this table. A number of key fields
had to be specified for the generic key.
After changing the buffering type, the information on the number of key
fields has to be deleted since this is only of significance for generic
buffering.

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?

No action required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT606 - Specifications for number of key fields are deleted ?

  The SAP error message DT606, which states "Specifications for number of key fields are deleted," typically occurs in the context of data transfer or data modeling, particularly when working with Data Transfer (DT) or Data Warehousing scenarios. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specifications for the key fields that are required for a particular operation, such as data extraction or loading.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Specifications: The key field specifications that were previously defined for a data object (like an InfoObject or DataSource) have been deleted or are no longer available in the system.
  Inconsistent Data Model: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects or DataSources, can lead to inconsistencies if the key fields are not properly maintained.
  Transport Issues: If the specifications were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing