How To Fix APPLG231 - GP: Names of the attributes in data container could not be changed

APPLG231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPLG - Application Graphics Messages (Graphic Proxy Framework)

• Message number: 231

• Message text: GP: Names of the attributes in data container could not be changed

What causes this issue?

The graphics proxy is active, that is, it is registered with the data
container and the application has tried to give the graphics proxy a
new name for an attribute in the data container.
That is not permitted.

How to fix this error?

This involves a programming error. You should inform your system
administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the programming that uses the graphics proxy. It may be necessary
to call the method IF_GRAPHIC_PROXY~DEACTIVATE before
setting the new attribute name.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

APPLG231 - Details

• The SAP error message APPLG231, which states "GP: Names of the attributes in data container could not be changed," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data modeling or data container management, particularly when working with data models in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  This error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Attribute Name Conflicts: The names of the attributes you are trying to change may conflict with existing names in the data container or other related objects.
  Data Container Locking: The data container might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes from being made.
  Technical Restrictions: Certain attributes may have technical restrictions that prevent their names from being changed after they have been created.
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata of the data container that prevent changes from being applied.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the APPLG231 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  Check for Conflicts: Ensure that the new