How To Fix KE696 - Foreign key relationship for field &1-&2 has been deleted

KE696 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 696

• Message text: Foreign key relationship for field &1-&2 has been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE696 - Foreign key relationship for field &1-&2 has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message KE696 indicates that there is an issue with a foreign key relationship in the context of controlling (CO) module data. Specifically, it means that a foreign key relationship for a specified field has been deleted, which can lead to inconsistencies or issues when trying to process data related to that field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Foreign Key Relationship: The foreign key relationship that links the specified fields (indicated by &1 and &2) has been removed from the database or configuration.
  Data Integrity Issues: This can occur if the underlying data structure has been modified, such as changes in the table definitions or relationships in the database.
  Configuration Changes: Changes made in the configuration settings of the controlling area or related modules may have inadvertently removed or altered the foreign key relationships.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it is possible that the transport