How To Fix Q6059 - Place all key fields at the beginning of the field catalog

Q6059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Place all key fields at the beginning of the field catalog

What causes this issue?

Key field &V1& has a larger field number than data field &V2&.

System Response

Due to the numbering that took place, the system has positioned data
field &V2& before key field &V1&. If you activate an infostructure that
contains both these fields, then the system will place the key fields at
the front of the generated database table.
This reorganization of the fields is not an error, but often leads to
confusion. For this reason, the system generates this message when you
create this type of field catalog.

How to fix this error?

The field numbers you assign to the key fields must be lower than those
you assign to the data fields.
However, keep in mind that already existing infostructures can become
invalid if changing the field numbers affects fields contained in the
infostructure. If infostructures already exist, then do not change any
field numbers, or make sure you also make the corresponding changes in
the infostructure.

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 Q6059 - Place all key fields at the beginning of the field catalog ?

  The SAP error message Q6059 indicates that there is an issue with the field catalog configuration in the context of Quality Management (QM) or reporting. Specifically, it suggests that all key fields must be placed at the beginning of the field catalog. This is a requirement for certain operations in SAP, particularly when dealing with data selection and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the field catalog used in a report or a selection screen does not have the key fields (primary identifiers) listed at the beginning. Key fields are essential for uniquely identifying records in a database table, and SAP requires them to be positioned at the start of the field catalog for proper processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the field catalog configuration. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Identify the Field Catalog: Determine which field catalog is being used in the report or transaction that triggered the