How To Fix DT803 - Field & applied as a non-key field in table &


DT803 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 803

  • Message text: Field & applied as a non-key field in table &

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  • What causes this issue?

    In the old version, the field was a key field of the table. In the new
    version, the field is a non-key field.

    System Response

    The table is activated with the field as non-key field.
    Foreign key relationships in which the table occurs as a check field
    are modified or possibly even deleted.

    How to fix this error?

    There is a danger that data may be lost (if two records in the database
    are distinguished by no other key field). If you wish to prevent this
    happening, you must save this data in an additional backup table.
    It may be necessary to revise foreign key relationships in which the
    table is used as a check table.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT803 - Field & applied as a non-key field in table & ?
    The SAP error message DT803 indicates that a field is being used as a non-key field in a table where it is expected to be a key field. This typically occurs during the definition of database tables in the Data Dictionary (SE11) or when trying to activate a table that has been defined incorrectly.
    
    Cause: Field Definition: The field in question is defined as a non-key field in a table that is expected to have it as a key field. This can happen if the field is used in a primary key or unique index but is not marked as such in the table definition. Table Structure: The structure of the table may not align with the requirements of the application or the data model, leading to inconsistencies. Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the table structure, it may lead to this error if the changes

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