How To Fix SIW096 - Table Type &1 contains wrong or missing KEYKIND &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIW - Service Implementation Workbench

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Table Type &1 contains wrong or missing KEYKIND &2

What causes this issue?

Value &v2& is not allowed for the <DS><DS:TX.DDDOC_KEYKIND>KEYKIND </>
</>field of table type object &v1&.

System Response

The system aborts the generation of the table type &v1&.

How to fix this error?

Correct the value of the KEYKIND field. With this field you specify the
kind of key. This field is optional (if you don't enter a value, the
system uses the default value).
The following values are possible:,,
<LB>N</>,,,,Non-unique (Default)
<LB>U</>,,,,Unique
<LB>G,,,,</>Not specified

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIW096 - Table Type &1 contains wrong or missing KEYKIND &2 ?

  The SAP error message SIW096 indicates that there is an issue with a table type in the SAP system, specifically that it contains a wrong or missing KEYKIND. This error typically arises in the context of ABAP programming or when working with data dictionary objects.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Table Type Definition: The table type defined in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) may not have the correct key kind specified. The KEYKIND refers to the type of key used for the table (e.g., primary key, secondary key).
  Missing Key Definition: The table type may be missing a key definition altogether, which is required for the system to understand how to uniquely identify records in the table.
  Inconsistent Data Model: If there have been changes to the underlying database structure or the data model, it may lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Type Definition:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Look for the table type that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the key fields are correctly defined and that the KEYKIND is set appropriately (e.g., PRIMARY, SECONDARY).
  
  
  
  Adjust Key Fields:
  
  If the key fields are missing, add the necessary fields to the key definition of the table type.
  If the key fields are incorrect, modify them to match the expected structure.
  
  
  
  Activate Changes:
  
  After making changes to the table type, make sure to activate it. This will ensure that the changes take effect in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Related Objects:
  
  If the table type is used in other objects (like structures, function modules, or classes), ensure that those objects are also consistent with the changes made to the table type.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the changes are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE24 (Class Builder).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on table types and key definitions.
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider using the ABAP debugger to trace where the error is being triggered in the code.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SIW096 error and ensure that your table types are correctly defined and functioning as expected.