How To Fix GG728 - The definition of table & contains errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 728

• Message text: The definition of table & contains errors

What causes this issue?

User-defined data fields of object table &V1& can only have 'CHAR' or
'NUMC' as the data type. However, field &V3& has data type &V2& in the
ABAP/4 Dictionary definition.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the definition of table &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG728 - The definition of table & contains errors ?

  The SAP error message GG728 indicates that there are errors in the definition of a table in the SAP system. This error typically arises during the activation of a table or when trying to access a table that has not been properly defined or activated.
  Causes:
  
  Syntax Errors: There may be syntax errors in the table definition, such as incorrect data types, missing fields, or invalid field lengths.
  Inconsistent Data Elements: The data elements used in the table definition may not be consistent or may have been changed after the table was defined.
  Missing Technical Settings: The technical settings for the table may not be properly defined, which can lead to activation issues.
  Dependencies on Other Objects: The table may depend on other objects (like domains, data elements, or other tables) that have errors or are not activated.
  Transport Issues: If the table definition was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Definition: Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the definition of the table for any syntax errors or inconsistencies.
  Activate Data Elements: Ensure that all data elements and domains used in the table are activated and do not have errors.
  Review Technical Settings: Verify that the technical settings for the table are correctly defined. This includes settings like data class, size category, and buffering.
  Check Dependencies: Look for any dependencies on other objects and ensure they are also correctly defined and activated.
  Transport Logs: If the table was transported, check the transport logs for any errors that may have occurred during the transport process.
  Re-activate the Table: After making the necessary corrections, try to activate the table again in SE11.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility (for checking and adjusting database objects)
  SE80: Object Navigator (for checking related objects)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the GG728 error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the activation process to identify the specific cause of the error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues causing the GG728 error in your SAP system.