How To Fix AD268 - &-& (text foreign key with fields outside of key)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 268

• Message text: &-& (text foreign key with fields outside of key)

What causes this issue?

A text foreign key defines the relationship between a table and its
text table, that is the key of the foreign key table is simply extended
by a language field. All the fields included in the foreign key must be
in the key of the foreign key table. In the present case this is not
so.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Correctly define the type of foreign key field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD268 - &-& (text foreign key with fields outside of key) ?

  The SAP error message AD268, which states "Text foreign key with fields outside of key," typically occurs in the context of data dictionary objects, particularly when dealing with foreign key relationships in table definitions. This error indicates that there is an issue with the foreign key relationship defined in the data dictionary, specifically regarding the text table associated with a foreign key.
  Cause:
  The error arises when a foreign key relationship is defined in such a way that the fields used in the text table do not match the key fields of the primary table. In other words, the foreign key is expected to reference a specific key in the primary table, but the text table is not aligned correctly with that key.
  Solution:
  To resolve the AD268 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Foreign Key Definition:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Locate the table that is causing the error.
  Check the foreign key relationships defined for that table.
  
  
  
  Verify Text Table:
  
  Identify the text table associated with the foreign key.
  Ensure that the fields in the text table correspond correctly to the key fields of the primary table.
  
  
  
  Adjust Key Fields:
  
  If the text table has fields that are not part of the key, you may need to adjust the definition of the text table or the foreign key relationship.
  Ensure that the key fields in the text table match the key fields of the primary table.
  
  
  
  Re-define Foreign Key:
  
  If necessary, redefine the foreign key relationship to ensure it aligns with the correct key fields.
  
  
  
  Activate Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, activate the changes in the Data Dictionary.
  
  
  
  Test:
  
  Test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Foreign Key Relationships: Understanding how foreign keys work in SAP is crucial. A foreign key is a field (or collection of fields) in one table that uniquely identifies a row of another table.
  Text Tables: Text tables are used in SAP to store descriptions or texts related to the key fields of a primary table. They typically have a key field that matches the primary table's key.
  Data Dictionary (SE11): This is the transaction code used to access the Data Dictionary in SAP, where you can view and modify table definitions, data elements, domains, and more.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with a technical SAP consultant or refer to SAP documentation for more detailed guidance.