How To Fix W8196 - Value & cannot be checked against table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Value & cannot be checked against table &

What causes this issue?

Value &V1& cannot be checked against table &V2&, because the foreign
key (next to the reference field) is still made up of other fields.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8196 - Value & cannot be checked against table & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W8196 - Value & cannot be checked against table &
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a value entered in a field cannot be validated against the specified check table. In other words, the system tries to perform a foreign key check or value check against a table (or view), but the value does not exist or the check cannot be performed.
  Common causes include:
  
  The value entered does not exist in the check table.
  The check table is not properly maintained or is empty.
  The foreign key relationship or check table assignment is incorrect or missing.
  The check is performed on a field that is not linked to a valid check table.
  The check table is a view or table that is not accessible or has authorization issues.
  The value is new and not yet maintained in the check table.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During data entry in transaction screens.
  When saving or validating master data or transactional data.
  When foreign key checks are triggered in the system.
  During data migration or batch input sessions.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Verify the value:
  
  Check if the value entered is correct and should exist in the check table.
  
  
  Check the check table:  
  
  Go to the data element of the field and check the foreign key relationship (SE11 ? Data Element ? Foreign Keys tab).  
  Verify the check table assigned and ensure it contains the expected values.
  
  
  
  Maintain the check table:
  
  If the value is missing, maintain the check table with the required entries (using SM30 or direct table maintenance).
  
  
  Adjust foreign key relationship:
  
  If the foreign key is incorrect or missing, correct it in the data element or domain definition.
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure the user has authorization to read the check table.
  
  
  Check for custom validations:
  
  Sometimes custom code or validations might cause this error; review user exits or BADIs.
  
  
  If the check is not required:
  
  In some cases, you can deactivate the foreign key check temporarily (not recommended for production).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SE11: To check data element and foreign key relationships.
  Transaction SM30: To maintain table/view entries.
  Transaction SE16 / SE16N: To view table contents.
  Data Element Foreign Key: The foreign key relationship defines the check table.
  SAP Note / OSS: Search for message number W8196 for SAP Notes or patches.
  Message Class: W8 (Check table related messages).
  
  
  Example:
  If you enter a country code in a field that is checked against table T005 (Country codes), and the code does not exist in T005, you will get this warning.
  
  Summary:
  
  The message W8196 indicates that the system cannot validate the entered value against the specified check table. The solution is to verify the value, check and maintain the check table, and ensure the foreign key relationship is correctly defined.