How To Fix Q6053 - It seldom makes sense to use the indicator "mandatory key field"

Q6053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 053

• Message text: It seldom makes sense to use the indicator "mandatory key field"

What causes this issue?

You marked the indicator "Mandatory Key Field".

System Response

The meaning of the indicators "Mandatory Key Field" and
"Optional Field" is often misunderstood, which is why the system
is sending this warning.

How to fix this error?

Read the documentation for each field: <DS:DE.AIND_KOBLI>"Mandatory Key
Field"</> and <DS:DE.AIND_CHOOS>"Optional Field"</>. Then decide if you
really want to create a mandatory key field.
If you want to create a field that will be taken over automatically when
an infostructure is created and which cannot be removed from the
infostructure, you must deactivate the indicator "Optional Field".
If you really want to create a madatory key field, then close this
message by pressing <PF>Enter</>.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6053 - It seldom makes sense to use the indicator "mandatory key field" ?

  The SAP error message Q6053 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a key field in the Quality Management (QM) module. Specifically, it suggests that the system has detected that the "mandatory key field" indicator is set for a field that may not logically require it, leading to potential issues in data entry or processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The "mandatory key field" indicator has been set for a field that does not need to be mandatory. This can happen during the configuration of quality inspection characteristics or when defining master data.
  Data Model Design: The design of the data model may not align with the business processes, leading to unnecessary constraints on data entry.
  User Input: Users may be trying to enter data into a field that is marked as mandatory but does not have a logical requirement for it to be so.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the relevant