How To Fix GG687 - The table definition contains errors for field &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 687

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

What causes this issue?

The table definition for field &V1& is incorrect. Domain &V2& has been
assigned to the field. However, the domain of field &V3& is &V4&. The
domain assignment has to be consistent for the currency fields.
If a plan line-item table is to be installed as well, the system will
display this error message if the domains assigned to the currency
fields of the plan line-item table are different to those assigned to
the currency fields of the summary 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?

Change the table definition so that the same domain is used for all
currency fields.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG687 - The table definition contains errors for field & ?

  The SAP error message GG687 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 perform operations that involve the table, such as data dictionary changes or transport requests.
  Cause:
  
  Field Definition Errors: The field in question may have incorrect data types, lengths, or attributes defined in the Data Dictionary (DDIC).
  Inconsistent Data Elements: The data element associated with the field may have inconsistencies or errors.
  Missing or Incorrect Domain: The domain linked to the field might be missing or incorrectly defined.
  Transport Issues: If the table definition was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Database Constraints: There may be constraints or dependencies in the database that are not satisfied.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definition: Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the definition of the field. Ensure that the data type, length, and other attributes are correctly defined.
  Review Data Elements: Verify that the data element associated with the field is correctly defined and does not have any errors.
  Check Domain: Ensure that the domain linked to the field is correctly defined and exists in the system.
  Activate Table: After making corrections, try to activate the table again. You can do this in SE11 by selecting the table and clicking on the "Activate" button.
  Transport Request: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Check for Dependencies: Look for any dependencies or constraints that might be causing the issue and resolve them.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility (for checking and adjusting database objects)
  SE10: Transport Organizer (for managing transport requests)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for GG687 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the activation process to identify the exact cause of the error.
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further assistance.