How To Fix TB414 - Only compare is possible as selection is in non-key fields

TB414 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TB - SM31 table maintenance messages

• Message number: 414

• Message text: Only compare is possible as selection is in non-key fields

What causes this issue?

A table view in which selection conditions for non-key fields are
formulated cannot be adjusted.
Selection conditions can be formulated when the table view is defined
(static conditions). Alternatively, you can work with a restricted data
area (dynamic conditions) when maintaining table views.

System Response

The table view can be compared.

How to fix this error?

If you have only formulated dynamic conditions for non-key fields, you
need to cancel these by exiting from <LS>Compare</> and working in the
table maintenance function either with all data or else just
formulating restrictions for key fields.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TB414 - Only compare is possible as selection is in non-key fields ?

  The SAP error message TB414 ("Only compare is possible as selection is in non-key fields") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a selection or comparison operation in a query or report that involves non-key fields. This error indicates that the operation you are attempting is not valid because the fields involved in the selection criteria are not part of the key fields of the database table.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Key Fields: The fields you are trying to use in your selection criteria are not defined as key fields in the underlying database table. In SAP, key fields are used to uniquely identify records, while non-key fields do not have this property.
  Query or Report Design: The way the query or report is designed may be attempting to filter or compare data based on non-key fields, which is not allowed in certain contexts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you are using in your