How To Fix AD285 - Check table & does not exist or does not have any key fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Check table & does not exist or does not have any key fields

What causes this issue?

The specified check table either does not exist in an active version or
is only a structure. Check tables, however, must be database tables,
which means it must be possible to create these tables on the database
if necessary.
If only an inactive version exists for the specified check table, this
must be activated so that the table can be referenced.

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?

Correct the check table entry. If the check table is inactive, activate
it first.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD285 - Check table & does not exist or does not have any key fields ?

  The SAP error message AD285 indicates that a check table specified in a domain or data element does not exist or does not have any key fields defined. This error typically arises during the activation of a data element or domain, or when trying to create or modify a table that references a check table.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Check Table: The check table specified in the domain or data element does not exist in the database.
  Missing Key Fields: The check table exists, but it does not have any key fields defined. In SAP, a check table must have at least one key field to be valid.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the domain or data element that references the check table.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Check Table Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the check table and check if it exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the domain or data element.
  
  
  
  Check Key Fields:
  
  If the check table exists, check its structure to ensure that it has at least one key field defined.
  You can do this by navigating to the table in SE11 and checking the "Fields" tab. Ensure that at least one field is marked as a key field.
  
  
  
  Modify the Check Table:
  
  If the check table does not have key fields, you can add key fields by editing the table structure in SE11.
  Make sure to activate the table after making changes.
  
  
  
  Review Domain/Data Element:
  
  If the check table is correct, review the domain or data element that references it to ensure that it is configured correctly.
  Check the settings in SE11 for the domain or data element to ensure that the check table is correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If this error occurs after a transport, ensure that the transport included all necessary objects and that the check table was transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility (for checking and adjusting database objects)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on data dictionary objects, check tables, and their configurations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AD285 error and ensure that your check table is correctly defined and referenced.