How To Fix CD711 - The definition table is empty

CD711 - Overview

• 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