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

AD285 - Overview

• 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