How To Fix KE455 - Tables cannot have more than 5 key fields!

KE455 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 455

• Message text: Tables cannot have more than 5 key fields!

What causes this issue?

When maintaining derivation tables, you can only use master data tables
with up to 5 key fields.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE455 - Tables cannot have more than 5 key fields! ?

  The SAP error message KE455, which states "Tables cannot have more than 5 key fields," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to create or modify a table in the CO module that exceeds the limit of five key fields. This limit is imposed by the SAP system to ensure optimal performance and maintainability of the data structures.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to define a new table or modify an existing one in the CO module with more than five key fields.
  The configuration or customization you are trying to implement violates the system's constraints regarding the maximum number of key fields allowed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Table Design: Check the design of the table you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that you are only using up to five key fields. If you have more than five,