How To Fix TR179 - Key field begins at position &

TR179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Key field begins at position &

What causes this issue?

The key field "&V2&" only begins at position "&V1&".
Qualified specifications for a transport may only have up to 120
characters.

System Response

The entry in this table field was rejected.

How to fix this error?

Check the name range description or the table definition.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR179 - Key field begins at position & ?

  The SAP error message TR179 typically indicates an issue related to the key field in a data structure or table. The message "Key field begins at position &" suggests that there is a problem with the definition or usage of key fields in a table or structure, particularly in the context of transport requests or data transfer.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Key Field Definition: The key field may not be defined correctly in the data structure or table. This can happen if the key field is not aligned properly or if there are discrepancies in the field lengths.
  Transport Request Issues: If you are working with transport requests, the error may arise from inconsistencies in the transport configuration or issues with the transport layer.
  Data Transfer Problems: If you are transferring data between systems, the key fields may not match between the source and target systems, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Field Definition: Review the definition