How To Fix GG609 - The table definition contains errors for key field &

GG609 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 609

• Message text: The table definition contains errors for key field &

What causes this issue?

The table definition for table &V2& is incorrect. The error refers to
the key field &V1&. This field is obligatory for FI-SL.
Possible errors:
a) Field &V1& is not in the table definition.
b) Field &V1& is not specified at the third from last key position
within the table definition.
c) The domain defined for the field is not called &V4&.

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?

Please include field &V1& in the definition of table &V2& at the third
from last key position. You have to use &V4& as the domain for this
field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG609 - The table definition contains errors for key field & ?

  The SAP error message GG609 indicates that there are issues with the table definition, specifically related to the key field in a database table. This error typically arises during the creation or modification of a table in the Data Dictionary (SE11) or when trying to activate a table that has not been defined correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Key Field Definition: The key field may not be defined properly. This could include issues such as:
  
  The key field is not marked as a key field in the table definition.
  The data type or length of the key field is inconsistent with the requirements.
  The key field is defined with invalid attributes.
  
  
  
  Missing or Duplicate Key Fields: If the key field is missing or if there are duplicate key fields defined, this can lead to errors.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data Elements: The data element associated with the key field may have inconsistencies or errors.
  
  
  Technical Settings Issues: The technical settings for the table