How To Fix DT696 - Buffering mode is not generic. Delete "number of key fields".

DT696 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 696

• Message text: Buffering mode is not generic. Delete "number of key fields".

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT696 - Buffering mode is not generic. Delete "number of key fields". ?

  The SAP error message DT696, which states "Buffering mode is not generic. Delete 'number of key fields'," typically occurs in the context of database table buffering settings in SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or an incorrect configuration related to the buffering mode of a database table.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Buffering Mode Configuration: The error arises when the buffering mode of a table is set to "Generic" but the table has a specific number of key fields defined. In SAP, a table can be buffered in different modes (e.g., "Single Record," "Generic," "Full"). The "Generic" buffering mode is intended for tables that do not have a specific key field configuration.
  
  
  Key Fields Definition: If the table is defined with a specific number of key fields, it cannot be set to "Generic" buffering mode. This is because "Generic" buffering is designed for tables that can be accessed using a range of key values