How To Fix TR098 - Key entries need to be adjusted, however this is not possible

TR098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Key entries need to be adjusted, however this is not possible

What causes this issue?

In the object list of request/task &V1& there are inconsistent key
entries for the transport of table entries, affected by changes to the
corresponding table structure.
The key entries cannot be adjusted automatically, possible causes are:
deletion or renaming of key fields in special cases
incompatible type change for key fields

System Response

A list of the affected tables is displayed.

How to fix this error?

Check the object list of request/task &V1& for faulty key entries for
table entries, and adjust them manually, if necessary.
The displayed list contains detailed information on the affected
tables, both for the entry in the object list of &V1&, and for the
entry in the corresponding list of key entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR098 - Key entries need to be adjusted, however this is not possible ?

  The SAP error message TR098 ("Key entries need to be adjusted, however this is not possible") typically occurs in the context of transport management, particularly when dealing with transport requests (TRs) in the SAP system. This error indicates that there are inconsistencies or issues with the transport request that prevent the system from adjusting key entries, which are necessary for the transport process to proceed.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Transport Request: The transport request may have been modified or is in an inconsistent state, which prevents the system from adjusting the key entries.
  Missing Objects: Some objects that are supposed to be included in the transport request may be missing or not properly defined.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory or the transport management system configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions on the transport request.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues