How To Fix CD711 - The definition table is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CD - Change Documents

• Message number: 711

• Message text: The definition table is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CD711 - The definition table is empty ?

  The SAP error message CD711, which states "The definition table is empty," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any entries in the relevant definition table that it needs to process a particular transaction or report.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the necessary configuration for the controlling object (e.g., cost center, internal order) has not been set up in the system.
  Data Deletion: The entries in the definition table may have been deleted or not created due to an incomplete setup process.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport that resulted in missing entries.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the data in the definition table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and ensure that the necessary settings for the controlling object are correctly defined.
  For cost centers, check the configuration under "Controlling" -> "Cost Center Accounting" -> "Master Data" -> "Cost Centers" to ensure that cost centers are created and active.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Entries: 
  
  If the definition table is indeed empty, you may need to create the necessary entries manually. This can involve creating cost centers, internal orders, or other relevant objects as per your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the entries were not transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant data. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KO01: Create Internal Order
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to error CD711, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP community forums or sites like SAP Community, where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CD711 error and implement a solution to resolve it.