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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 do this using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the definitions.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Types:
  
  Ensure that the data types of the fields being used in your program or configuration match the expected types. You can check the data types in the Data Dictionary (SE11).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the error is related to a specific configuration, review the settings in the relevant transaction to ensure that all references are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the error appeared after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified table or field. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you are a developer, you can use the debugger to trace where the error occurs in the code and identify the specific table/field causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE38 (ABAP Program).
  SAP Community: You can search for discussions or similar issues in the SAP Community forums.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AD855 error in your SAP system.