How To Fix TK317 - Table keys of table &1 contradict the data type


TK317 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

  • Message number: 317

  • Message text: Table keys of table &1 contradict the data type

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  • What causes this issue?

    The object key for table &V1& contains alpha characters in numeric
    table key fields in the field <LS>Table key</>. The object key cannot
    be edited.

    System Response

    The function terminates.

    How to fix this error?

    Repeat your entry. Make sure that in the object keys the table keys of
    the edited tables are filled with the appropriate data type.
    For extra support, start the editor of the Transport Organizer (SE09)
    and select the <LS>Key maintenance</> function for the affected table.
    The system provides a table-specific input mask.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK317 - Table keys of table &1 contradict the data type ?
    The SAP error message TK317 indicates that there is a mismatch between the data types of the table keys defined in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) for a specific table and the actual data types of the fields being used in the table. This can occur during various operations, such as when trying to activate a table, generate a program, or perform data operations.
    
    Cause: Data Type Mismatch: The fields defined as keys in the table may have data types that do not match the expected data types in the database or in the ABAP program. Inconsistent Definitions: Changes made to the data types of fields in the table or in the underlying database that have not been properly reflected in the Data Dictionary. Incorrect Field Lengths: The length of the key fields may not match the length defined in the database or may exceed the maximum allowed length. Incompatible Data Types: Using incompatible data types

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