How To Fix DT618 - Generic buffering & (at least 2 key fields necessary)

DT618 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Generic buffering & (at least 2 key fields necessary)

What causes this issue?

You chose generic buffering for a table which contains only one key
field. In generic buffering only the areas of a table are buffered
which correspond to the generic key fields (left-justified part of the
primary key). Generic buffering is therefore only meaningful if the
table has at least two key fields.

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?

Generic buffering is not possible. Please select either full buffering
or single-record buffering.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT618 - Generic buffering & (at least 2 key fields necessary) ?

  The SAP error message DT618, which pertains to "Generic buffering," typically indicates an issue with the buffering mechanism in SAP, particularly when it comes to accessing or modifying data that is buffered. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when trying to read or write data in a table that is set up for buffering.
  
  Cause:
  
  Buffering Configuration: The error often occurs when the buffering settings for a particular table are not correctly configured. If a table is set to be buffered but the application tries to access it in a way that is not compatible with the buffering settings, this error can occur.
  Data Inconsistency: If there are inconsistencies between the buffered data and the database, such as when data is changed directly in the database without updating the buffer, this can trigger the error.
  Missing Key Fields: The error message indicates that at least two key fields are necessary for