How To Fix AD855 - &-& (no reference table/field combination &-& exists or data type wrong)

AD855 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 855

• Message text: &-& (no reference table/field combination &-& exists or data type wrong)

What causes this issue?

The specified reference field of the field does not exist in the
specified reference table or the specified reference field of the field
does not have the data type CUKY.

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?

Check the reference field and reference table for this field in single
field maintenance of the table in question.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD855 - &-& (no reference table/field combination &-& exists or data type wrong) ?

  The SAP error message AD855 indicates that there is an issue with a reference table or field combination in your SAP system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid reference for the specified table or field, or when there is a mismatch in data types.
  Causes of Error AD855:
  
  Non-existent Table/Field: The specified table or field does not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Data Type: The data type of the field being referenced does not match the expected data type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings that lead to incorrect references.
  Transport Issues: If the error occurs after a transport, it may be due to missing objects or incorrect transport settings.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the specified table or field.
  
  Solutions to Error AD855:
  
  
  Check Table/Field Existence:
  
  Verify that the table and field you are trying to access actually exist in the database. You can