How To Fix FDT_CORE414 - Table &1 has a key field of type string

FDT_CORE414 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_CORE - Formula & Derivation Tool: Core

• Message number: 414

• Message text: Table &1 has a key field of type string

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CORE414 - Table &1 has a key field of type string ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CORE414 indicates that there is an issue with a table definition in the context of the Field Data Tool (FDT). Specifically, the error states that the table &1 has a key field of type string, which is not supported.
  
  Cause:
  The root cause of this error is that the table in question has a key field defined with a data type that is not compatible with the requirements of the FDT. In SAP, key fields are typically expected to be of certain types (like integer, character, etc.), and a key field defined as a string type is not valid in this context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you will need to modify the table definition to ensure that the key field is of a supported data type. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Table: Determine which table is causing the error by checking the error message for the