How To Fix UGMD164 - Table &, role &: Field & must be in key of table &

UGMD164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Table &, role &: Field & must be in key of table &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD164 - Table &, role &: Field & must be in key of table & ?

  The SAP error message UGMD164 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a table and its associated roles. Specifically, the error states that a certain field must be part of the key of a specified table. This typically occurs in the context of customizing or defining tables in the SAP system, particularly when working with table maintenance or data dictionary objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Field: The field mentioned in the error message is not included in the key definition of the specified table. In SAP, each table must have a primary key that uniquely identifies each record. If a field that is required for a specific operation is not part of this key, the system will raise this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: This can happen during the configuration of custom tables or when modifying existing tables. If the table structure is not correctly defined, it can lead to this error.
  Role Assignment: