Message type: E = Error
Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing
Message number: 597
Message text: Check the cardinality and the type of the foreign key
The cardinality must be C:CN. You should check off 'No key
fields/candidatates' as the foreign key type.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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GG597
- Check the cardinality and the type of the foreign key ?The SAP error message GG597, which states "Check the cardinality and the type of the foreign key," typically occurs in the context of data modeling or database design within SAP systems, particularly when working with the Data Dictionary (DDIC) or when defining relationships between tables.
Cause: Cardinality Issues: This error often arises when there is a mismatch in the expected cardinality between the primary key of the parent table and the foreign key in the child table. Cardinality refers to the nature of the relationship between two tables (e.g., one-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-many). Data Type Mismatch: The data types of the foreign key and the primary key must match. If there is a discrepancy in data types (e.g., one is an integer and the other is a string), this error can occur. Missing Foreign Key Definition: If a foreign key relationship is not properly defined in the Data Dictionary, it can lead to this error. Inconsistent
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