How To Fix SADL_DRAFT_TOOL013 - Alternative Key element &1 is unknown

SADL_DRAFT_TOOL013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_DRAFT_TOOL -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Alternative Key element &1 is unknown

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SADL_DRAFT_TOOL013 - Details

• The SAP error message SADL_DRAFT_TOOL013 indicates that there is an issue with an alternative key element that is not recognized or is unknown in the context of the SAP application you are using. This error typically arises when working with the SAP Draft Framework or when trying to create or manage drafts in an application that uses the SADL (SAP ABAP Data Layer) framework.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The alternative key element specified in your draft or data model may not be correctly defined in the underlying data model or entity.
  Missing Metadata: The metadata for the entity might be incomplete or not properly activated, leading to the system not recognizing the alternative key.
  Typographical Errors: There could be a typo in the alternative key name or the way it is referenced in your code or configuration.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the underlying database structure,