How To Fix UGMD160 - Table &, local role &: Check table for & must have & in key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Table &, local role &: Check table for & must have & in key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD160 - Table &, local role &: Check table for & must have & in key ?

  The SAP error message UGMD160 indicates that there is an issue with a specific table and its key fields in the context of a local role. This error typically arises when the system expects a certain key field to be present in a table, but it is either missing or incorrectly defined.
  Cause:
  The error message "UGMD160 Table &, local role &: Check table for & must have & in key" generally occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Key Field: The specified table does not have the required key field that is expected by the local role.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the local role may not align with the structure of the table, leading to a mismatch.
  Authorization Issues: There may be issues related to authorizations that prevent the system from accessing the required key fields.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data in the table may not be consistent with the expected structure, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UGMD160 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Table Structure:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 to check the structure of the specified table. Ensure that the required key fields are present in the table definition.
  
  
  
  Review Local Role Configuration:
  
  Go to the role maintenance transaction (e.g., PFCG) and review the configuration of the local role. Ensure that it is correctly set up to reference the required table and its key fields.
  
  
  
  Adjust Key Fields:
  
  If the key fields are missing, you may need to adjust the table definition to include the necessary key fields. This may require development or configuration changes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table and its key fields. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data in the table to ensure that it adheres to the expected structure and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific table and role to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), PFCG (Role Maintenance), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UGMD160 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.