How To Fix ECH_PLX018 - No key fields were specified for related object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECH_PLX - Payload Extraction

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No key fields were specified for related object &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECH_PLX018 - No key fields were specified for related object &1 ?

  The SAP error message ECH_PLX018, which states "No key fields were specified for related object &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Architecture or related modules where key fields are required for certain operations, such as creating or modifying objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Key Fields: The related object specified in the error message does not have any key fields defined. Key fields are essential for identifying records uniquely in the database.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the data model or the way the related object is set up in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: During data entry or processing, the required key fields may not have been populated, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ECH_PLX018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the related object (as indicated by &1 in the error