How To Fix UGMD173 - Table &, role & must have check table in table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Table &, role & must have check table in table &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD173 - Table &, role & must have check table in table & ?

  The SAP error message UGMD173 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a table and its associated roles in the system. This error often arises when a check table is not properly defined or linked to the main table in the context of data validation or authorization checks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Check Table: The check table that is supposed to validate entries in the main table is not defined or is missing.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The role assigned to the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the check table.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the data model or the way the tables are related in the database.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that violate the integrity constraints defined by the check table.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Definition:
  
  Verify that the check table is defined in the Data Dictionary (SE11).
  Ensure that the check table is correctly linked to the main table.
  
  
  
  Role and Authorization Check:
  
  Review the roles assigned to the user encountering the error.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access both the main table and the check table.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Check the data in the main table to ensure that it complies with the constraints defined by the check table.
  If there are inconsistencies, you may need to correct the data.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made to the table definitions or roles, ensure that they have been transported correctly across different environments (Development, Quality, Production).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SU01 (User Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check) to investigate the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional insights.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further assistance.