How To Fix AD274 - Foreign key &-& (& and & point to different domains)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 274

• Message text: Foreign key &-& (& and & point to different domains)

What causes this issue?

You assigned two fields from the dependent table and the check table to
each other but they have different domains. A foreign key field,
however, must have the same domain as the primary key field of the
check table.

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?

Change the domain of the field in the dependent table to the domain of
the corresponding field in the check table.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD274 - Foreign key &-& (& and & point to different domains) ?

  The SAP error message AD274 indicates a foreign key constraint issue where two fields that are supposed to be linked via a foreign key relationship are pointing to different domains. This typically occurs in the context of data dictionary objects, such as tables or views, where the foreign key relationship is defined.
  Cause:
  
  Different Domains: The fields involved in the foreign key relationship are defined with different domains. A domain in SAP defines the data type and the value range for a field. If the fields are not compatible (i.e., they have different data types or value ranges), the foreign key relationship cannot be established.
  Incorrect Data Element Assignment: The fields may be assigned to different data elements that are based on different domains.
  Inconsistent Data Model: The data model may have inconsistencies where the intended relationships between tables are not properly defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Domain Definitions: Verify the domains of the fields involved in the foreign key relationship. Ensure that both fields are using the same domain or compatible domains.
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the domains for the fields in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Elements: If the fields are using different data elements, consider changing one of the fields to use the same data element as the other, or create a new data element that uses a common domain.
  
  In SE11, check the data elements associated with the fields and modify them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Modify Foreign Key Relationship: If the foreign key relationship is not valid due to the domain mismatch, you may need to remove or redefine the foreign key constraint.
  
  In SE11, navigate to the table definition and adjust the foreign key settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Recheck Table Definitions: After making changes, ensure that the table definitions are consistent and that the foreign key relationships are correctly defined.
  
  
  Transport Changes: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the appropriate environments (e.g., quality assurance, production) as needed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on data dictionary objects, domains, and foreign key relationships.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the foreign key relationship works as expected and that data integrity is maintained.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AD274 error and establish the necessary foreign key relationships in your SAP system.