How To Fix GG802 - The master data table can only be used for local fields

GG802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 802

• Message text: The master data table can only be used for local fields

What causes this issue?

The master data table specified for the combination table/field is
dependent on the global company. The table itself, however, is not a
global company table (not a global table).

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG802 - The master data table can only be used for local fields ?

  The SAP error message GG802, which states "The master data table can only be used for local fields," typically occurs in the context of data modeling or data extraction processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when there is an attempt to use a master data table in a way that is not compatible with its intended use. Specifically, this can happen when:
  
  Incorrect Field Mapping: You are trying to map a field from a master data table to a non-local field in a data model or transformation.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source or InfoObject is not configured correctly to reference the master data table.
  Incompatible Data Types: There may be a mismatch in data types between the master data table and the target structure.
  Use of Global Fields: The master data table is designed to work with local fields, and using it with global