How To Fix GU217 - Key field & missing in database &

GU217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Key field & missing in database &

What causes this issue?

This key field must exist in the data base.

System Response

Abend of program

How to fix this error?

You must create this key field in the data base, or you must assign
another summary record data base that contains this field to the ledger
in table T881.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU217 - Key field & missing in database & ?

  The SAP error message GU217 indicates that a key field is missing in the database. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a record in the database that does not exist or when the required key fields for a particular operation are not properly defined or populated.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The key field that the system is trying to access does not exist in the database. This could be due to data not being created or deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the relevant module may not be set up correctly, leading to missing key fields.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in related tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data, leading to the perception that the key field is missing.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, there may have been