How To Fix FINB_CHAR_FRAMEWORK018 - Error in registration: key field &1 not registered on &2

FINB_CHAR_FRAMEWORK018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_CHAR_FRAMEWORK - Messages for Package FINB_CHAR_FRAMEWORK

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Error in registration: key field &1 not registered on &2

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FINB_CHAR_FRAMEWORK018 - Details

• The SAP error message FINB_CHAR_FRAMEWORK018 indicates that there is an issue with the registration of a key field in the Characteristic Framework. Specifically, the error message states that the key field (denoted as &1) is not registered on the specified object (denoted as &2). This typically occurs in the context of financial applications or when dealing with characteristics in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unregistered Key Field: The key field that is being referenced has not been properly registered in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or an oversight during the setup of the characteristic framework.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the characteristic framework may not have been completed correctly, leading to missing or improperly defined key fields.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data model or the way the key fields are defined, leading to this error when trying to register or use them.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Registration: Verify that the