How To Fix LTR2_ES_CHECK234 - Number of key fields for table '&1' exceeds the maximum of 16


LTR2_ES_CHECK234 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: LTR2_ES_CHECK - LTR2 Checks on Embedded Specification

  • Message number: 234

  • Message text: Number of key fields for table '&1' exceeds the maximum of 16

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  • What causes this issue?

    Due to DDIC restrictions for tables with more than 16 key fields it is
    not possible to create the preselection table for table &V1&.

    System Response

    This results in an error during the check.

    How to fix this error?

    Set the preselection setting to no preselection table. It may be
    necessary to switch the selection either complete instance or complete
    table.
    Implement a suitible transformation rule (skip rule for MWB) that
    throws the excception CX_CNV_OM_MWB_SKIP_RECORD or call the method
    CNV_OM_MWB_RT=>SKIP_ SKIP_RECORD when a record should not be selected.
    Assign the rule to the table.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LTR2_ES_CHECK234 - Number of key fields for table '&1' exceeds the maximum of 16 ?
    The SAP error message LTR2_ES_CHECK234 indicates that the number of key fields defined for a particular table exceeds the maximum limit of 16 key fields. This is a constraint in the SAP database design, where a table can have a maximum of 16 key fields (primary key fields).
    
    Cause: The error occurs when you attempt to create or modify a database table in such a way that the number of key fields exceeds the allowed limit of 16. This can happen during the creation of a new table, modification of an existing table, or when defining a composite key that includes more than 16 fields.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Review Key Fields: Check the definition of the table and identify the key fields that have been defined. You can do this in the Data Dictionary (SE11) by looking at the table structure. Reduce Key Fields: If you find that

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