How To Fix D0372 - Use of reference table & in table & contradicts package check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D0 - Machine-level ABAP/4 Dictionary texts (e.g. debugging)

• Message number: 372

• Message text: Use of reference table & in table & contradicts package check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D0372 - Use of reference table & in table & contradicts package check ?

  The SAP error message D0372, which states "Use of reference table & in table & contradicts package check," typically occurs when there is a conflict between the package assignment of a reference table and the package assignment of the table that is trying to reference it. This can happen during the development of database objects, such as tables or views, in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Cause:
  
  Package Assignment Mismatch: The reference table and the referencing table are assigned to different packages. In SAP, each object (like tables) is assigned to a package, and there are rules about how these packages can interact.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the tables are in different transport layers or if there are inconsistencies in the transport settings, this error can arise.
  Development Class Issues: If the referencing table is in a local development class (like $TMP) and the reference table is in a different package, this can lead to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Package Assignments: Verify the package assignments of both the reference table and the referencing table. Ensure that they are in the same package or that the referencing table is allowed to reference the reference table based on the package rules.
  Change Package Assignment: If necessary, change the package assignment of one of the tables so that they match. This can be done in the ABAP Dictionary (SE11) by editing the table's attributes.
  Transport Layer Configuration: Ensure that both tables are in the same transport layer or that the transport settings are correctly configured.
  Recheck Dependencies: If you have recently made changes to the package assignments or transport layers, recheck the dependencies and ensure that all related objects are correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check and modify table definitions, and SE80 (Object Navigator) to view package assignments.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on package management and transport layers.
  Development Guidelines: Follow SAP's best practices for package management to avoid such issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these aspects, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance, as they may have additional insights into the specific configuration of your SAP environment.