Message type: E = Error
Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing
Message number: 716
Message text: The foreign key definition for value field & contains errors
The table definition for table &V2& is incorrect. The error concerns
value field &V1&.
Possible errors:
a) The dependency factor of the foreign key is not 'ID'.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
b) The cardinality of the foreign key is not 'CN'.Define the foreign key for value field &V1& according to the above
requirements.
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GG716
- The foreign key definition for value field & contains errors ?The SAP error message GG716 indicates that there is an issue with the foreign key definition for a value field in your system. This error typically arises in the context of data modeling or when working with data structures that involve foreign key relationships, such as in the context of InfoObjects in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when defining data elements in ABAP.
Cause: Incorrect Foreign Key Definition: The foreign key relationship may not be correctly defined. This could be due to a mismatch in data types, lengths, or domains between the foreign key field and the primary key it references. Missing or Inactive Table: The table that is supposed to be referenced by the foreign key may not exist, or it may be inactive. Data Element Issues: The data elements used in the foreign key definition may have inconsistencies or errors. Inconsistent Field Attributes: The attributes of the fields involved in the foreign key
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