How To Fix GG703 - Table & cannot be used as a reference

GG703 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Table & cannot be used as a reference

What causes this issue?

You have entered table &V1& as a reference table. This error could be
due to the following:
a) This table does not conform to the customer naming conventions. The
name must begin with 'Y' or 'Z'.
b) The table is not installed as a FI-SL table.
c) The table is not defined in the ABAP/4 Dictionary.

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?

Note the above requirements.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG703 - Table & cannot be used as a reference ?

  The SAP error message GG703, which states "Table & cannot be used as a reference," typically occurs when there is an attempt to use a table that is not suitable for reference purposes in a certain context, such as in a data dictionary or when defining a foreign key relationship.
  Causes:
  
  Table Type: The table you are trying to use may not be a transparent table or may be a pooled or cluster table, which cannot be referenced in the same way as a transparent table.
  Table Status: The table might be in a status that does not allow it to be used as a reference, such as being locked or not activated.
  Data Dictionary Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the data dictionary that prevent the table from being recognized as a valid reference.
  Field Types: The fields in the table may not match the expected types for a reference relationship.
  
  Solutions:
  
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