How To Fix GG599 - The foreign key is not defined

GG599 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 599

• Message text: The foreign key is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG599 - The foreign key is not defined ?

  The SAP error message GG599, which states "The foreign key is not defined," typically occurs in the context of database operations where a foreign key constraint is expected but not found. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data entry, data migration, or when executing certain transactions that involve relationships between tables.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Foreign Key Definition: The foreign key relationship between two tables has not been defined in the database schema.
  Incorrect Table Relationships: The data being entered or processed does not conform to the expected relationships defined in the database.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be orphaned records or inconsistencies in the data that violate the foreign key constraints.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the error may arise from incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Foreign Key: If you have access to the database schema, ensure that the foreign key relationship is properly defined between the relevant tables. This