How To Fix B1861 - Tables &1 and &2 have no shared field reference.

B1861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 861

• Message text: Tables &1 and &2 have no shared field reference.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1861 - Tables &1 and &2 have no shared field reference. ?

  The SAP error message B1861 indicates that there is an issue with the data model in your SAP system, specifically that two tables (denoted as &1 and &2) do not have a shared field reference. This typically occurs in the context of data modeling, where a relationship or join between two tables is expected but cannot be established due to the absence of a common field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Foreign Key Relationship: The two tables may not have a defined foreign key relationship, which is necessary for establishing a link between them.
  Field Mismatch: The fields that are supposed to link the two tables may have different data types or names, preventing a proper join.
  Data Model Design: The data model may not have been designed correctly, leading to a lack of shared fields between the tables.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the data model or the underlying database schema.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Definitions: Review