How To Fix GG715 - Error in the definition of field &

GG715 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 715

• Message text: Error in the definition of field &

What causes this issue?

The modified data fields of the object table can be entered as data
fields in the definition of summary tables. The fields of the summary
table are structured so that each data field of the object table has
the letter 'S' at the beginning of the name.
Example: BUKRS in the object table --> SBUKRS in the summary table.
This error can be due to the following:
a) Field &V1& is defined as a key field and not as a data field.
b) The domain of field &V1& is not called &V4&.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG715 - Error in the definition of field & ?

  The SAP error message GG715, which states "Error in the definition of field &," typically indicates that there is an issue with the definition of a field in a data structure, table, or report. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data entry, report generation, or when executing a transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Field Definition Issues: The field may not be defined correctly in the database or data dictionary. This could be due to missing attributes, incorrect data types, or inconsistencies in the field definition.
  Data Dictionary Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data dictionary (e.g., adding or modifying fields), it may lead to inconsistencies or errors in existing programs or reports that reference those fields.
  Transport Issues: If the field definition was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the error can occur if