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