How To Fix WES_FILTER101 - Language filter: IV_TEXT_TABLE_NAME &1 is not a table with key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_FILTER -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Language filter: IV_TEXT_TABLE_NAME &1 is not a table with key

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  SAP Error Message:
  WES_FILTER101 Language filter: IV_TEXT_TABLE_NAME &1 is not a table with key
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a language filter is applied in a context where the specified table (passed as the parameter IV_TEXT_TABLE_NAME) is expected to have a primary key or at least a key defined, but the table provided does not have a key defined in the Data Dictionary (DDIC).
  In SAP, certain operations involving language-dependent texts require the system to identify records uniquely by their key fields. If the table used for filtering or text retrieval does not have a key, the system cannot reliably filter or fetch the correct language-dependent entries, hence the error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When using language filters in Web Dynpro, BAdIs, or custom code that involves text tables.
  When the table name passed to a function/module expects a table with a key but receives one without.
  Often seen in scenarios involving text retrieval or translation where the system expects a uniquely identifiable record.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Table Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11.
  Enter the table name passed as IV_TEXT_TABLE_NAME.
  Check if the table has a primary key or at least a key defined.
  
  
  
  If the Table Has No Key:
  
  You need to either:
  
  Use a different table that has a key defined.
  Or, if you have control over the table, define a key in the table structure that uniquely identifies each record.
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust the Code or Configuration:
  
  If the table cannot have a key (e.g., it's a transparent table without keys or a cluster/table type that doesn't support keys), then the logic that calls this function or filter needs to be adjusted to avoid passing such tables.
  Alternatively, modify the logic to handle tables without keys differently.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes or Documentation:
  
  Sometimes, this error can be related to specific SAP components or versions. Check SAP Notes for any patches or known issues related to WES_FILTER101.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Language-dependent tables in SAP usually have a key that includes the language field (SPRSL) along with other key fields.
  The error message is a safeguard to ensure that language filters are applied only on tables where records can be uniquely identified.
  If you are developing custom code or enhancements, always ensure that the tables used for language filtering have proper keys.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WES_FILTER101: IV_TEXT_TABLE_NAME is not a table with key
  
  
  Cause
  The table passed for language filtering does not have a key defined in the Data Dictionary
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and use a table with a key; define a key if possible; adjust code to avoid tables without keys
  
  
  Where to Check
  SE11 (Data Dictionary) for table definition
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact table name or context where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific guidance.