How To Fix TR154 - Key description is longer than the table key

TR154 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Key description is longer than the table key

What causes this issue?

The key description "&V2&" was created for table "&V1&". This describes
a key of length &V3&.
However, the table has a key length of &V4&.

System Response

Your key description is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Check the key description and adjust it or the object name length of
the logical object, if necessary.
You might also need to change the table definition.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR154 - Key description is longer than the table key ?

  The SAP error message TR154 ("Key description is longer than the table key") typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the length of the key description being used and the defined length of the key in the database table. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to create or modify a transport request, or when working with certain data entries in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Key Length Mismatch: The key description you are trying to use exceeds the maximum length defined for that particular key in the database table.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where the key description has been incorrectly inputted or copied from another source.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not adhere to the defined key length constraints.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Length: Verify the maximum length of the key in the relevant database table. You can do