How To Fix FPAPICHK017 - Reference field &1 of field &2 cannot be used here

FPAPICHK017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPAPICHK - SAFPAPI Message Class (Check)

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Reference field &1 of field &2 cannot be used here

What causes this issue?

According to the ABAP Dictionary definition, the reference field &V1& is
assigned to the field &V2&. This reference field is in a different
structure or table, which is not available at runtime.

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of the reference field in ABAP Dictionary and
create an assignment in the form interface under "Currency/Quantity
Fields" if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPAPICHK017 - Reference field &1 of field &2 cannot be used here ?

  The SAP error message FPAPICHK017 indicates that there is an issue with the reference field in a specific context, typically related to the use of fields in a financial application or process. The message states that the reference field (&1) of field (&2) cannot be used in the current context.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Field Compatibility: The reference field you are trying to use is not compatible with the field in question. This could be due to data type mismatches or incorrect field usage in the context of the transaction or report.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain fields together.
  Missing Data: The reference field may not have been populated correctly, leading to its inability to be used in conjunction with the other field.
  Business Logic Constraints: The business logic defined in the application may not allow the