How To Fix E2216 - Foreign key definition is not possible. Check value table &.

E2216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Foreign key definition is not possible. Check value table &.

What causes this issue?

Table &V1& was entered as value table for domain &V2&. However, there
is no key field pointing to this domain. This is, however, a
prerequisite for classifying a table as a value table and thus as value
range for a domain.

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 value table must be changed so that a key field points to the
domain itself. If an incorrect table was entered, that has no connectin
with the actual value table, you have to enter the correct table.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2216 - Foreign key definition is not possible. Check value table &. ?

  The SAP error message E2216, which states "Foreign key definition is not possible. Check value table &," typically occurs when you are trying to create a foreign key relationship in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) but the system detects an issue with the value table associated with the foreign key.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Value Table: The value table for the foreign key does not exist or is not defined correctly.
  Inconsistent Data Types: The data types of the fields in the foreign key relationship do not match.
  Field Length Mismatch: The lengths of the fields in the foreign key relationship are not compatible.
  Incorrect Table Definition: The table you are trying to reference may not be defined as a value table or may not have the necessary primary key.
  Non-Existent Table: The table you are trying to reference may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Value Table: Verify that the value table you are trying to reference exists and