How To Fix W8153 - Object type & does not have any key fields

W8153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Object type & does not have any key fields

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W8153 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  W8153 Object type & does not have any key fields
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you are working with an object type in SAP (usually in the context of Business Object Repository (BOR), Object Services, or when defining or using object types in workflows or ALE/IDoc processing), and the system detects that the object type does not have any key fields defined.
  Key fields are essential because they uniquely identify an instance of the object type. Without key fields, the system cannot uniquely identify or reference individual objects, which can lead to issues in processing, data retrieval, or integration scenarios.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Object Type: In SAP, an object type represents a business entity (e.g., a customer, sales order, material).
  Key Fields: These are fields that uniquely identify an instance of the object type (like a primary key in a database table).
  If an object type lacks key fields, it means the system cannot uniquely identify