How To Fix GG686 - The table definition contains errors for field &

GG686 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 686

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

What causes this issue?

The table definition for field &V1& is incorrect because the wrong
domain has been assigned. The current domain is &V2&, but should be
domain &V3& or domain &V4&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please change the definition of field &V1& in accordance with the above
guidelines.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG686 - The table definition contains errors for field & ?

  The SAP error message GG686 indicates that there are issues with the table definition for a specific field in a database table. This error typically arises during the activation of a table or when trying to modify a table structure in the Data Dictionary (SE11).
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Definition Errors: The field in question may have incorrect data types, lengths, or other attributes that do not conform to the expected standards.
  Inconsistent Data Elements: The data element associated with the field may have been modified or deleted, leading to inconsistencies.
  Missing or Incorrect Domain: The domain associated with the field may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  Syntax Errors: There may be syntax errors in the table definition or in the associated data elements/domains.
  Dependencies: Other objects (like views, indexes, or foreign keys) that depend on this table may also have issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definition: Go to transaction SE11 and check the definition of the table and the specific