How To Fix S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY170 - Field &2 of table/view &1 cannot be used in BC Sets

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY - IMG Activity

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Field &2 of table/view &1 cannot be used in BC Sets

What causes this issue?

The field '&V2&' of table/view &V1& in the BC Set has an attribute which
prevents its use in BC Sets.
This attribute could be:
the field has an output length of more than 255 characters
the field is of type 'STRING' or 'RAWSTRING'
the field is an address field (domain 'ADRNR', 'CADRNR' or 'AD_ADDRNUM')

System Response

You must remove such fields from the selected BC Set, to keep the BC Set
consistent and avoid undefined system crashes (short dumps) in BC Set
transactions.

How to fix this error?

Go to the BC Set maintenance transaction SCPR3 in change mode. All
fields with one of these attributes are automatically removed from the
BC Set. Save the BC Set.

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 S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY170 - Field &2 of table/view &1 cannot be used in BC Sets ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY170 indicates that a specific field in a table or view cannot be used in Business Configuration Sets (BC Sets). This error typically arises when you attempt to include a field in a BC Set that is not allowed due to its characteristics or the way it is defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Field Characteristics: The field you are trying to include may not be suitable for BC Sets. This can happen if the field is not a customizing field or if it is a technical field that does not hold configuration data.
  Data Type Restrictions: Certain data types or field attributes may prevent them from being included in BC Sets.
  Field Status: The field may be marked as "not configurable" in the system, which means it cannot be included in BC Sets.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Properties: Review the properties of the field in the Data Dictionary (SE11) to determine if it is a customizing field and if it is allowed in BC Sets.
  Use Alternative Fields: If the field cannot be included, consider using alternative fields that are allowed in BC Sets.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to understand the limitations of BC Sets and which fields can be included.
  Adjust Configuration: If possible, adjust your configuration to avoid the need to include the problematic field in the BC Set.
  Contact SAP Support: If you believe the field should be allowed in BC Sets, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BC Sets: Business Configuration Sets are used in SAP to transport configuration settings between systems. They allow for the easy transfer of customizing settings.
  Data Dictionary (SE11): This transaction code allows you to view and manage the definitions of database objects, including tables and fields.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and find a suitable solution.