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How to display table keys in SAP dropdown lists

In the SAP graphical user interface, it might happen that the entries are displayed without their keys (the main identifier from the corresponding table), as seen below.

How to display table keys in SAP dropdown lists : Dropdown list without table keys
Dropdown list without table keys

In order to do so, in the SAP GUI, open the Options… from the Customize Local Layout menu

How to display table keys in SAP dropdown lists : Options... menu from Customize Local Layout
Options… menu from Customize Local Layout

Here, in Interaction Design > Visualization 1, check the option Show keys within dropdown lists

Consider also checking the Sort by keys within dropdown lists for most efficient keyboard input, in order to have the entries sorted by the key instead of the description.

How to display table keys in SAP dropdown lists : Show keys within dropdown lists option in Interaction Design settings
Show keys within dropdown lists option in Interaction Design settings

After having saved the changed, exit the current SAP transaction, and come back – check a dropdown list, and the keys are now displayed, which allows more efficient search !

How to display table keys in SAP dropdown lists : Dropdown list with table keys displayed
Dropdown list with table keys displayed