How To Fix F4691 - Field & not contained in index for G/L accounts (BSIS)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 691

• Message text: Field & not contained in index for G/L accounts (BSIS)

What causes this issue?

Field &V1& is not contained in the G/L account item index (table BSIS).
It can, however, be selected as a standard field because it exists in
the customer item or vendor item index. This means that field &V1& is
read automatically from the line item when displaying line items for
G/L account items, whereby variant &V2& becomes a special variant. This
would also be the case if customer items or vendor items were displayed
with this variant. Therefore do not use variant &V2& for customer items
and vendor items.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4691 - Field & not contained in index for G/L accounts (BSIS) ?

  The SAP error message F4691 indicates that a specific field is not contained in the index for General Ledger (G/L) accounts, specifically in the BSIS table. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to access or report on data that is not indexed, which can lead to performance issues or data retrieval problems.
  Cause:
  
  Field Not Indexed: The field you are trying to access is not part of the index for the BSIS table. This can happen if the field is newly added or if the index has not been updated.
  Data Structure Changes: Changes in the data structure or configuration of the G/L accounts may lead to discrepancies in the indexing.
  Custom Development: If there are custom reports or programs that reference fields not included in the standard index, this error may occur.
  Database Issues: Sometimes, database inconsistencies or issues can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Configuration: Verify that the field you are trying to access is correctly configured and is part of the index for the BSIS table. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team to check the data dictionary.
  Update Index: If the field is supposed to be indexed, you may need to update the index. This can typically be done through transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility).
  Use Alternative Fields: If the field is not indexed and cannot be indexed, consider using alternative fields that are indexed for your reporting or data retrieval needs.
  Custom Report Adjustments: If the error arises from a custom report, review the report logic and ensure that it only references indexed fields.
  Database Consistency Check: Run a database consistency check to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the database that could be causing this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BSIS Table: The BSIS table contains line items for G/L accounts. It is crucial for financial reporting and analysis.
  Indexing in SAP: Indexes are used in databases to speed up data retrieval. If a field is not indexed, queries involving that field can be slow or may fail.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or solutions based on the version of SAP you are using.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.