How To Fix /SCMB/TDL_FACT_MESS014 - BUFFER: The buffer table type contains key fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/TDL_FACT_MESS -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: BUFFER: The buffer table type contains key fields

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/TDL_FACT_MESS014 - BUFFER: The buffer table type contains key fields ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/TDL_FACT_MESS014 BUFFER: The buffer table type contains key fields typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an issue with the configuration of buffer tables in the system. This error indicates that the buffer table type you are trying to use contains key fields, which is not allowed in certain contexts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Key Fields in Buffer Table: The buffer table type you are trying to create or use has been defined with key fields. In SAP, buffer tables are expected to be non-key tables, meaning they should not contain fields that are designated as keys.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the buffer table settings or the way the data model is defined.
  Data Model Design: The design of the data model may not align with the requirements for buffer tables, leading to the inclusion of