How To Fix W8706 - Key for change doc. object & and business object type & are incompatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 706

• Message text: Key for change doc. object & and business object type & are incompatible

What causes this issue?

The key structure between the change document and the business object
type were checked for consistency. It was determined that the key with
which the change document object &V1& was constructed does not
correspond to the key for business object type &V2&.

System Response

The system warns you of this.

How to fix this error?

Check your input.
You can use the object type you have entered in spite of this warning
if there is a function module in the corresponding system table
(maintained via <DS:TRAN.SWED>transaction SWED</>) which "translates"
the key for the change document into the object key.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8706 - Key for change doc. object & and business object type & are incompatible ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W8706 - Key for change doc. object & and business object type & are incompatible
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when there is a mismatch or incompatibility between the Change Document Object key and the Business Object Type key during an operation involving change documents in SAP.
  
  Change Document Objects are used in SAP to track changes to data objects.
  Each Change Document Object is linked to a specific Business Object Type.
  If the keys (identifiers) for these two objects do not correspond or are inconsistent, SAP raises this warning.
  
  This typically happens when:
  
  The change document object is incorrectly assigned or linked to a business object type.
  There is a configuration error in the change document object or business object type assignment.
  Custom development or enhancements incorrectly use or pass incompatible keys.
  The system is trying to create or process change documents for an object that does not match the expected business object type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the assignment between the Change Document Object and the Business Object Type.
  Use transaction SCDO (Change Document Objects) to review the change document object.
  Use transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder) to check the business object type.
  Ensure that the change document object is correctly linked to the business object type.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If the error occurs in custom programs or enhancements, check the code where change documents are created or updated.
  Make sure the correct keys for change document objects and business object types are used.
  Validate that the parameters passed to function modules or methods related to change documents are consistent.
  
  
  
  Check Object Keys:
  
  Confirm that the keys used for the change document object and business object type correspond to the same business entity.
  If necessary, correct the keys or mappings.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If this issue appeared after a transport or system upgrade, verify that all related objects and configurations were transported correctly.
  Re-import or adjust the transport if inconsistencies are found.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with change document objects and business object types.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed information about the objects and the context of the error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SCDO: Used to maintain and display Change Document Objects.
  Transaction SWO1: Used to maintain and display Business Object Types.
  Change Documents: Used in SAP to log changes to data for audit and tracking purposes.
  Function Modules: CHANGE_DOCUMENT_OPEN, CHANGE_DOCUMENT_CLOSE, and related FM are used to handle change documents.
  Common Scenario: When creating or updating business objects programmatically, the change document object and business object type must be consistent to ensure proper logging.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error W8706 indicates a mismatch between the keys of the change document object and the business object type. The solution involves verifying and correcting the configuration and usage of these objects to ensure they are compatible and correctly linked.
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.