How To Fix SABP_KEY_REDUNDANCY003 - The components of &1 are an initial part of &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SABP_KEY_REDUNDANCY - Superfluous Keys Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The components of &1 are an initial part of &2

What causes this issue?

The table keys &V2& and &V1& are of the type NON-UNIQUE SORTED and the
components of &V1& are an initial part of &V2&. Check whether both keys
are required.
Key &V2& has more components than &V1& and is thus more selective. In
the case of all statements where &V1& is used, &V2& could also be used
(exception: READ/DELETE # WITH TABLE KEY#, where all key components must
be supplied exactly).
INCLUDE INCL_MIGRATION_SCENARIO
Check whether only one of the two keys is or could be used consistently
and whether the other key could be removed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SABP_KEY_REDUNDANCY003 - The components of &1 are an initial part of &2 ?

  The SAP error message SABP_KEY_REDUNDANCY003 indicates that there is a redundancy issue with the components of a particular object. Specifically, it means that the components of the object identified by &1 are an initial part of the object identified by &2. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Application Programming (ABAP) or when dealing with data structures, where the system detects that one component is a prefix of another, leading to ambiguity or redundancy.
  Cause:
  
  Redundant Components: The components defined in the structure or table are overlapping or redundant. For example, if you have a structure with components A, B, and C, and another structure with components A and B, the system may flag this as a redundancy because the first structure's components are an initial part of the second.
  Incorrect Configuration: This can also happen due to incorrect configuration in the data model or when defining structures, where the same fields or components are defined in a way that causes overlap.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Component Definitions: Check the definitions of the components in both objects (&1 and &2). Ensure that there are no overlapping or redundant components. If necessary, modify the definitions to eliminate redundancy.
  Refactor Structures: If the redundancy is valid and necessary, consider refactoring the structures to avoid the overlap. This may involve renaming components or restructuring the data model.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or guidelines regarding the definition of structures and components to ensure compliance with best practices.
  Testing: After making changes, test the affected areas to ensure that the error is resolved and that the application behaves as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions and workarounds for common issues.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to review and modify the definitions of the structures or tables involved.
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution and identify where the redundancy is being flagged.
  
  By addressing the redundancy in the component definitions, you should be able to resolve the error message SABP_KEY_REDUNDANCY003.