How To Fix CL689 - The prerequisites for "generated tables" are not fulfilled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 689

• Message text: The prerequisites for "generated tables" are not fulfilled

What causes this issue?

You want to set or delete the <ZH>Generated tables</> indicator. The
prerequisites for this are not all fulfilled.

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?

The <ZH>Generated tables</> indicator can only be <ZH>set</> if the
following settings apply to the selected class type:
- The <ZH>Multiple objs allowed</> indicator is set
- The <ZH>Variant class type</> indicator is <ZH>not</> set
- The <ZH>ECH (parameter)</> indicator is <ZH>not</> set
If you want to <ZH>delete</> the indicator, first run report program
RCLGT_DELGEN for the class type. This report program deletes any
generated tables that already exist.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL689 - The prerequisites for "generated tables" are not fulfilled ?

  The SAP error message CL689 indicates that there are prerequisites that have not been met for the generation of tables in the system. This error typically occurs during the activation or generation of ABAP Dictionary objects, such as tables, views, or data elements.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data Dictionary Objects: The required data dictionary objects (like domains, data elements, or other tables) may not be defined or may be incomplete.
  Incorrect Table Definition: The table definition may have errors, such as incorrect field types, missing primary keys, or invalid references to other objects.
  Transport Issues: If the table or its dependencies were transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or generate the required objects.
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues that prevent the generation of the table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Verify that all dependent objects (domains, data elements, etc.) are correctly defined and activated in the system.
  Review Table Definition: Go through the table definition in the Data Dictionary (SE11) and ensure that all fields are correctly defined, including data types and primary keys.
  Activate Objects: If any related objects are not activated, activate them first before trying to generate the table again.
  Check Transport Requests: If the table was transported, ensure that all related objects were included in the transport request and that they are present in the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the generation. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Database Consistency: Check for any database inconsistencies or issues. You may need to run database consistency checks or consult with your database administrator.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check and modify table definitions)
  SE14: Database Utility (to check database consistency)
  SE80: Object Navigator (to view related objects)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Data Dictionary and table generation for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further investigation.