How To Fix /PM0/ABC_IBC237 - Table has more key fields than the import allows

/PM0/ABC_IBC237 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABC_IBC -

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Table has more key fields than the import allows

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABC_IBC237 - Table has more key fields than the import allows ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABC_IBC237 Table has more key fields than the import allows typically indicates that there is a mismatch between the number of key fields defined in a database table and the number of key fields that are being passed during an import operation. This can occur in various scenarios, such as data imports, migrations, or when using certain SAP functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Key Fields: The table you are trying to import data into has more key fields defined than the data you are providing. For example, if the table has 5 key fields but the import data only includes 3, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Data Structure: The structure of the data being imported does not match the expected structure of the target table.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the data being imported.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Definition: Review the definition of