How To Fix S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY260 - Order of key fields in view &1 is incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY - IMG Activity

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Order of key fields in view &1 is incorrect

What causes this issue?

Switch BC sets: The sequence of the key fields in view &V1& of view
cluster &V2& does not agree with the sequence of the key fields in the
primary table.
In principle, generic data records can be added for each table/view in
switch BC sets. When this is done, the view keys are saved in the switch
BC set. When the data is activated, the view data records are converted
to the data records of the primary and, if applicable, secondary tables.
If generic data records for the affected view exist in the switch BC
set, the sequence change would lead to a change in the generic logic of
the data record, or the generic logic would disappear.
Example:
For a view, the key fields VK1 VK2 VK3 are in the switch BC set. The
Primary table contains the key fields PK1 PK2 PK3, whereby the mapping
VK1 = PK1, VK2 = PK3 and VK3 = PK2 applies for the view, i.e. the
sequence of the last two key fields is reversed. All fields should have
a length of 1 and be character fields, so that a fully specified data
record in the switch BC set could look like this: 'ABC', whereby 'A' is
assigned to field VK1, 'B' to field VK2 and 'C' to field VK3.
If the generic data record AB* were in the BC set, a translation to the
primary table key would yield the data record A*B. This logic is
therefore not correct and would lead to inconsistent data when the
switch BC set is activated in the target system.

System Response

If the view &V1& cannot be used in Switch BC Sets.

How to fix this error?

To make view cluster &V2& compatible with switch BC sets, the
responsible (SAP) developer needs to change the sequence of the key
fields in view &V1& to match the primary table key fields. A change in
the ABAP Dictionary definition (transaction SE11) suffices for this. It
is not necessary to regenerate the existing maintenance dialog
(transaction SE54).
Then the view &V2& can be used in switch BC sets.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY260 - Order of key fields in view &1 is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY260 indicates that there is an issue with the order of key fields in a specific view. This error typically arises during the configuration of a view in the SAP system, where the key fields are not arranged in the expected order. This can lead to inconsistencies or issues when trying to access or manipulate data in that view.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Key Field Order: The primary cause of this error is that the key fields in the view are not arranged in the order that the system expects. Each view in SAP has a defined order for its key fields, and if this order is altered or not followed, the error will occur.
  Custom Development: If there has been custom development or modifications made to the view, it may have inadvertently changed the order of the key fields.
  Transport Issues: If the view was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport might not have preserved the correct order of key fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check View Definition: Go to the view definition in the SAP system (using transaction SE11 or SE80) and verify the order of the key fields. Ensure that they are arranged in the correct sequence as per the standard definition.
  Adjust Key Field Order: If you find that the order is incorrect, you will need to adjust it to match the expected order. This may involve modifying the view definition.
  Review Custom Code: If there is custom code or enhancements related to the view, review them to ensure they are not affecting the key field order.
  Transport Request: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request for any discrepancies and consider re-importing the transport or manually correcting the view in the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific view to understand the expected key field order.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), and SE38 (ABAP Program).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on the view in question.
  Testing: After making changes, test the view to ensure that the error is resolved and that the view functions as expected.
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of the original view definition before making any changes, especially in a production environment.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP Basis or ABAP consultant who can provide deeper insights into the issue.