How To Fix TR171 - Field & is not a key field

TR171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Field & is not a key field

What causes this issue?

The field "&V1&" does not exist in table "&V2&" or is not a key field.

System Response

The entry was not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Check the spelling of the field name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR171 - Field & is not a key field ?

  The SAP error message TR171, which states "Field & is not a key field," typically occurs in the context of data transport or when working with table definitions in the SAP system. This error indicates that a field you are trying to use as a key field in a transport request or a data operation is not defined as a key field in the relevant database table.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Definition: The field you are trying to use is not defined as a key field in the table's structure. Key fields are essential for uniquely identifying records in a database table.
  Transport Request Issues: If you are trying to transport a table or structure that includes a non-key field as a key field, this error will occur.
  Data Dictionary Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data dictionary (like adding or modifying fields), the system may not recognize the field as a key