How To Fix GC696 - Table version & has not been defined in any database version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 696

• Message text: Table version & has not been defined in any database version

What causes this issue?

You tried to find the data base version assigned to the table version.
The table version has not, however, been defined in any data base
version.

System Response

Abnormal end.

How to fix this error?

Please check you version definitions.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC696 - Table version & has not been defined in any database version ?

  The SAP error message GC696 indicates that a specific table version has not been defined in any database version. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's data model management, particularly when dealing with database versions and table versions in the context of the SAP HANA database or other database systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Table Version: The specified table version is not defined in the database version, which means that the system cannot find the necessary metadata to access or manipulate the table.
  Database Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the expected database version and the actual version present in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the table version was supposed to be transported from another system, it may not have been successfully transported.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper definition of the table version.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Version Definition: Verify that the table version is correctly defined in the database. You can do this by checking the relevant database tables or using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to inspect the table definitions.
  Database Version Check: Ensure that the database version you are working with is the correct one and that it matches the expected version in your SAP system.
  Transport Requests: If the table version was supposed to be included in a transport request, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  Recreate Table Version: If the table version is missing, you may need to recreate it. This can involve defining the table version in the Data Dictionary and ensuring it is properly activated.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), and SE03 (Transport Organizer).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message GC696 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  System Logs: Check system logs (SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Database Administration: If you have access to database administration tools, you may want to check the database directly for any inconsistencies or issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message GC696.