How To Fix GG685 - Do not use field &

GG685 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 685

• Message text: Do not use field &

What causes this issue?

You have used field &V1& in the definition of line-item table &V3&.
This field is also used in the definition of summary table &V2&. You
cannot therefore use it for the line-item table.

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?

Remove field &V1& from the definition of line-item table &V3&, or rename
the field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GG685 - Details

• The SAP error message GG685 ("Do not use field &") typically occurs in the context of SAP's General Ledger (G/L) accounting or during the configuration of certain financial documents. This error indicates that a specific field is not intended to be used in the current context, which can lead to issues in data entry or processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Usage Restrictions: The field in question may be restricted from use in certain transactions or configurations due to business rules or system settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the G/L account settings or in the document type settings that leads to the system rejecting the use of that field.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently be trying to enter data into a field that is not applicable for the transaction they are processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Usage: Review the documentation or configuration settings related to the field in question to understand its intended use. Ensure