How To Fix GG617 - The line item table definition contains errors for the key field &

GG617 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 617

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

What causes this issue?

The table definition for table &V2& is incorrect. The error refers to
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 &V3&. last key position in 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
&V3&. 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 GG617 - The line item table definition contains errors for the key field & ?

  The SAP error message GG617 indicates that there is an issue with the line item table definition, specifically related to the key field. This error typically arises in the context of the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module or when dealing with line item tables in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Table Definition: The line item table may have been incorrectly defined, leading to inconsistencies in the key fields.
  Missing Key Fields: The key field specified in the error message may not be defined correctly in the table structure.
  Data Dictionary Issues: There may be issues in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) where the table definitions are stored.
  Transport Issues: If the table definition was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been errors during the transport process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Definition: 
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the definition of the line item table mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the