How To Fix GG680 - Check the table definition for data field &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 680

• Message text: Check the table definition for data field &

What causes this issue?

You have not included data field &V1& in the definition of table &V2&.
You should check whether this is as it should be. Field &V1& is
required if you want to plan with quantities.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG680 - Check the table definition for data field & ?

  The SAP error message GG680, which states "Check the table definition for data field &," typically indicates that there is an issue with the definition of a data field in a table. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data processing, report generation, or when accessing certain transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Field Definition Issues: The data field in question may not be defined correctly in the database table. This could include incorrect data types, lengths, or attributes.
  Missing Fields: The field may be missing from the table definition, possibly due to a recent change or update in the database schema.
  Inconsistent Data Model: There may be inconsistencies between the data model in the application and the actual database schema.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to discrepancies.
  Database Corruption: In rare cases, database corruption could lead to issues with field definitions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Definition: Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the definition of the table and the specific field mentioned in the error message. Ensure that the field exists and is defined correctly.
  Activate Table: If there have been recent changes to the table structure, ensure that the table is activated. You can do this in SE11 by selecting the table and clicking on the "Activate" button.
  Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Database Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the database to identify and resolve any potential corruption or inconsistencies.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or change logs to understand if there were any recent changes that could have affected the table definition.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SE37 (Function Builder) for checking related function modules.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program or transaction that triggered the error to gather more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the GG680 error in SAP.