How To Fix AD286 - Check table & is also foreign key table


AD286 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

  • Message number: 286

  • Message text: Check table & is also foreign key table

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  • What causes this issue?

    The table itself was specified as check table. Only those values which
    already exist in the table are therefore possible. For this reason no
    values could be entered in the 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?

    Delete the foreign key to the field or remove the flag for the key
    field.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD286 - Check table & is also foreign key table ?
    The SAP error message AD286 indicates that there is an issue with a check table that is also defined as a foreign key table. This typically occurs during the process of defining or modifying a database table in the Data Dictionary (SE11) or when trying to activate a table that has foreign key relationships.
    
    Cause: The error arises when: A check table is being used as a foreign key table, which is not allowed in SAP. A check table is meant to validate entries in a field, while a foreign key table is used to establish a relationship between two tables. There may be inconsistencies in the definitions of the tables or their relationships.
    Solution: To resolve the AD286 error, you can follow these steps: Review Table Definitions: Go to transaction SE11 and check the definitions of the tables involved. Ensure that the check table is not being used as a foreign key table. Modify Foreign Key Relationships: If the

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