How To Fix S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY261 - Order of key fields in view &1 in cluster &2 incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY - IMG Activity

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Order of key fields in view &1 in cluster &2 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& is used in view cluster &V2&, then the view cluster
cannot be used in the current switch BC set.

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 cluster &V2& can be used in switch BC sets.

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_ACTIVITY261 - Order of key fields in view &1 in cluster &2 incorrect ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY261 indicates that there is an issue with the order of key fields in a specific view within a cluster. This typically occurs during configuration activities in the SAP system, particularly when working with Customizing (IMG) settings.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Field Order: The key fields in the specified view are not in the correct order as expected by the system. This can happen if the view was modified incorrectly or if there are inconsistencies in the data model.
  Custom Development: If there has been custom development or modifications to standard views, it may lead to discrepancies in the expected field order.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport might not have included all necessary objects or might have been incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Order:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (SE11) and check the definition of the view mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the key fields are in the correct order as per the standard SAP definition.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there are customizations or modifications, review them to ensure they comply with SAP standards.
  If necessary, revert any changes that may have caused the issue.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly configured.
  You may need to re-transport the objects or manually adjust the configurations in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific view or cluster to understand the expected configuration and any known issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context to help diagnose the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SPRO (Customizing) to investigate and make necessary changes.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the configuration thoroughly to confirm that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY261 error in your SAP system.