Message type: E = Error
Message class: TR - Change and Transport System
Message number: 167
Message text: Describe the key generically
A fully qualified key was entered. However, only key areas for
name reservations - i.e. generic key descriptions - are possible.
The system rejects any attempt to enter a fully qualified key.
Enter a generic key area.
Enter the beginning of the key and an "*" at the end.
<ZH>Example:</> Y* describes all keys starting with "Y".
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TR167
- Describe the key generically ?The SAP error message TR167, which states "Describe the key generically," typically occurs in the context of transport requests and is related to the transport of objects in the SAP system. This error indicates that a transport request is missing a generic description for the key of the object being transported.
Cause: The error can arise due to several reasons: Missing Description: The object being transported does not have a generic description defined, which is required for the transport request. Incorrect Object Type: The object type being transported may not support generic descriptions. Transport Request Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the transport request itself.
Solution: To resolve the TR167 error, you can take the following steps: Check Object Description: Go to the object in question and ensure that it has a proper generic description. You can do this by navigating to the object in the relevant transaction (e.g., SE80 for development objects) and checking its
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