How To Fix MDC_MODEL039 - Field list only needed for process-relevant tables

MDC_MODEL039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_MODEL - Messages In Context Of MDC Model

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Field list only needed for process-relevant tables

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_MODEL039 - Field list only needed for process-relevant tables ?

  The SAP error message MDC_MODEL039, which states "Field list only needed for process-relevant tables," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Model Driven Configuration (MDC) or when working with data modeling in SAP systems, particularly in the context of SAP S/4HANA or SAP BW/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when you are trying to define or modify a data model, and the system expects a field list to be provided only for certain types of tables, specifically those that are process-relevant. If you are working with a table that is not classified as process-relevant, the system does not require a field list, and thus, the error is raised.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Table Type: Verify whether the table you are working with is indeed a process-relevant table. If it is not, you should not be providing a field list.
  
  
  Remove Field List: If you are working with