How To Fix WA157 - Key data of change document object & has errors

WA157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Key data of change document object & has errors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA157 - Key data of change document object & has errors ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WA157 - Key data of change document object & has errors
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs when there is an issue with the key data of a change document object during a change document update or creation process. Change documents in SAP are used to log changes to important business objects (like material master, vendor master, etc.). The key data is essential to identify the object instance uniquely.
  The error indicates that the key data provided for the change document object is either incomplete, incorrect, or inconsistent, causing the system to reject the change document entry.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incorrect key fields in the change document object.
  Data inconsistencies or invalid values in the key fields.
  Custom or standard change document objects not properly maintained or configured.
  Programming errors in user exits or BAdIs that handle change document creation.
  Transport or system inconsistencies affecting change