How To Fix NR373 - Field & is not a key field of table &


NR373 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: NR - Number ranges

  • Message number: 373

  • Message text: Field & is not a key field of table &

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR373 - Field & is not a key field of table & ?
    The SAP error message NR373 ("Field & is not a key field of table &") typically occurs when you are trying to use a field in a context where it is expected to be a key field of a database table, but the specified field is not defined as a key field in that table.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Field Usage: You may be trying to use a non-key field in a context that requires a key field, such as in a SELECT statement, JOIN condition, or when defining a primary key in a data structure. Table Definition: The field you are referencing is not part of the key fields defined in the table's data dictionary (DDIC). Typographical Error: There might be a typo in the field name or table name, leading to the system not recognizing the field correctly.
    Solution: Check Table Definition: Verify the definition of the table in the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11). Ensure that

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