How To Fix D0373 - Use of check 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: 373

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D0373 - Use of check table & in table & contradicts package check ?

  The SAP error message D0373 indicates that there is a conflict between the check table and the table in terms of package assignment. This typically occurs when a check table is assigned to a different package than the table that references it. In SAP, check tables are used to enforce referential integrity between tables, and both tables must be in the same package to ensure consistency.
  Cause:
  
  Package Assignment Mismatch: The check table and the referencing table are assigned to different packages. This can happen during the development of database tables and their relationships.
  Transport Issues: If the tables were transported from one system to another, the package assignments may not align correctly.
  Development Practices: Poor development practices or oversight during the creation of tables and their relationships can lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the D0373 error, you need to ensure that both the check table and the referencing table are assigned to the same package. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Tables: Determine which table is causing the issue by checking the error message details. The message will specify the check table and the referencing table.
  
  
  Check Package Assignments:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (SE11).
  Enter the name of the check table and the referencing table one by one.
  Check the package assignment for both tables.
  
  
  
  Change Package Assignment:
  
  If they are in different packages, you will need to change the package of one of the tables to match the other.
  To change the package, go to the table definition in SE11, click on the "Technical Settings" or "Attributes" button, and change the package to the desired one.
  
  
  
  Activate the Tables: After making the changes, activate both tables to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Transport Changes: If you are working in a development environment and need to transport these changes to a production environment, ensure that the transport request includes the updated package assignments.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Referential Integrity: Understanding how check tables work in SAP is crucial. Check tables enforce referential integrity by ensuring that values in a foreign key field correspond to valid entries in the check table.
  Development Guidelines: Follow SAP's best practices for table and package assignments to avoid such issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By ensuring that both the check table and the referencing table are in the same package, you should be able to resolve the D0373 error and maintain the integrity of your database relationships.