How To Fix S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY066 - Key fields of view/table &1 are not left-justified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY - IMG Activity

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Key fields of view/table &1 are not left-justified

What causes this issue?

The key fields of table/view &V1& are not left-justified, i.e. at least
the first field in the table is not a key field.

System Response

You cannot put tables/views whose key fields are not left-justified, in
BC Sets.

How to fix this error?

This is a design error in table/view &V1&. Contact your system
administrator or the SAP developer responsible for the table/view.
<ZH>Note for the developer responsible:</>
Adjust the view in the Dictionary so that the table definition starts
with all the key fields. If this object is a view, the key fields of the
view should match the key fields of the primary table.
If the table/view has a generated maintenance dialog, regenerate it when
you have changed the table/view in the Data Dictionary, with (SE54).
Test the BC Set functionality to ensure that the entries are correct.
Create a BC Set for the object.
Check whether the data has been completely recorded in the BC Set (SCPR3
or program SAPSCPR200).
Change an entry in the object (SPRO or SM30/34).
Activate the BC Set (SCPR20).
Check whether the values in the BC Set have been written correctly into
the table/view.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY066 - Key fields of view/table &1 are not left-justified ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY066 indicates that there is an issue with the key fields of a view or table not being left-justified. This typically occurs in the context of customizing or configuring views in the SAP system, particularly when working with the Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Cause:
  The error arises when the key fields of a view or table are not formatted correctly. In SAP, key fields should be left-justified, meaning that they should start from the leftmost position in the field. If any key field is not left-justified, the system will throw this error to prevent inconsistencies in data handling and processing.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all key fields in the specified view or table are left-justified. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the View/Table: The error message will specify the view or table name (denoted as &1). Make a note of this.
  
  
  Access the View/Table Definition:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to access the definition of the view or table.
  
  
  
  Check Key Fields:
  
  In the definition, look for the key fields. Ensure that they are defined correctly and are left-justified. This means that there should be no leading spaces or characters before the actual key field value.
  
  
  
  Adjust Field Properties:
  
  If you find any key fields that are not left-justified, adjust their properties accordingly. This may involve changing the field length or modifying the data type.
  
  
  
  Save and Activate:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes and activate the view or table.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After activation, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for best practices on defining key fields in views and tables.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY066 error and ensure that your key fields are correctly formatted.