How To Fix SIW098 - Table Type &1 defines key fields although KEYDEF property is &2

SIW098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIW - Service Implementation Workbench

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Table Type &1 defines key fields although KEYDEF property is &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIW098 - Table Type &1 defines key fields although KEYDEF property is &2 ?

  The SAP error message SIW098 indicates that there is a mismatch between the key fields defined in a table type and the KEYDEF property associated with that table type. This typically occurs in the context of ABAP Dictionary or when working with data definitions in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A table type is defined with key fields, but the KEYDEF property (which specifies how the key fields should be treated) is set in a way that does not align with the actual key fields defined in the table type.
  This inconsistency can occur due to changes in the table structure, incorrect configuration, or manual errors during the definition of the table type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SIW098 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Table Type Definition:
  
  Go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Look for the table type that is causing the error.
  Verify the key fields defined in the table type.
  
  
  
  Review KEYDEF Property:
  
  Check the KEYDEF property