How To Fix RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG197 - Include columns cannot be specified for primary keys

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG - Messages for RSMSS_ANALYZER

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Include columns cannot be specified for primary keys

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG197 - Include columns cannot be specified for primary keys ?

  The SAP error message RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG197 with the description "Include columns cannot be specified for primary keys" typically occurs when you are trying to define a primary key in a database table that includes fields from an "include" structure. In SAP, include structures are used to modularize the definition of database tables, and they cannot be directly used as part of a primary key.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to define a primary key that includes fields from an include structure.
  The system does not allow fields from include structures to be part of the primary key definition.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Table Definition: Check the definition of the table where you are trying to set the primary key. Identify if any of the fields in the primary key are coming from an include structure.
  
  
  Modify the Primary Key: 
  
  Remove any fields from the include structure from the primary key definition.
  Instead, consider using fields that are directly defined in the table itself.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Keys: If you need to maintain uniqueness for the data that includes fields from the include structure, consider using a unique index instead of a primary key.
  
  
  Recreate the Table: If necessary, you may need to recreate the table without including the fields from the include structure in the primary key.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on table definitions and primary key constraints.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Include Structures: These are used in SAP to define reusable components of a table. They allow for better organization and modularization of data structures.
  Primary Keys: A primary key is a field (or a combination of fields) that uniquely identifies a record in a table. It must contain unique values and cannot contain NULL values.
  Unique Indexes: If you need to enforce uniqueness on a combination of fields that includes include structure fields, consider creating a unique index instead of a primary key.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully define your table structure in SAP.