How To Fix FTI_LDB_MESSAGE025 - Key Date field is missing in the report definition

FTI_LDB_MESSAGE025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTI_LDB_MESSAGE - Messages for TR OLTP Reporting Using Logical Databases

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Key Date field is missing in the report definition

What causes this issue?

You have defined a report for determining postions with several key
dates and you now want to run this report. However, the <ZK>Key Date</>
field was not included in the report definition. This field is required
for reporting across more than one key date.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the report (query, InfoSet, direct call from logical database) so
that the <ZK>Key Date</> field is a component of the report requiring an
entry. If you do not make this change, the system will only allow you to
calculate positions for a single key date.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTI_LDB_MESSAGE025 - Key Date field is missing in the report definition ?

  The SAP error message FTI_LDB_MESSAGE025 indicates that the "Key Date" field is missing in the report definition for a financial transaction report. This error typically arises when generating reports that require a specific date context, such as financial statements or transaction reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Date Field: The report definition does not include a key date field, which is necessary for the report to function correctly. The key date is often used to filter or determine the time frame for the data being reported.
  Incorrect Report Configuration: The report may not have been configured properly, leading to the omission of essential fields.
  Custom Report Issues: If the report is a custom development, there may be issues in the coding or configuration that prevent the key date from being included.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Report Definition:
  
  Go to the report definition in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the key date field is included in the selection criteria or output fields.
  If it