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


GG728 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 728

  • Message text: The definition of table & contains errors

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  • 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

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