How To Fix GG556 - You cannot use field & for the index definition


GG556 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

  • Message number: 556

  • Message text: You cannot use field & for the index definition

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  • What causes this issue?

    You tried to include field &V1& in the index definition, but cannot do
    so. Either the field is not defined in the table &V2& assigned to the
    index or it is a currency or quantity field. There is no point in
    including the relevant field for the latter field types.

    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 GG556 - You cannot use field & for the index definition ?
    The SAP error message GG556, which states "You cannot use field & for the index definition," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an index in a database table, and the field you are attempting to use is not suitable for indexing. This can happen for several reasons, including:
    Causes:
    
    
    Field Type: The field you are trying to use for the index may not be of a type that can be indexed. For example, certain data types like long text fields or certain complex types may not be allowed.
    
    
    Field Attributes: The field may have attributes that prevent it from being indexed, such as being a non-key field or having a specific technical attribute that disallows indexing.
    
    
    Field Usage: The field might be used in a way that conflicts with indexing rules, such as being part of a primary key or having a unique constraint that is not compatible with the

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