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

W8196 - Overview

• 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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

W8196 - Details

• 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