How To Fix /BCV/UIF251 - Settings for the display ID &1 are inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/UIF -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Settings for the display ID &1 are inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/UIF251 - Settings for the display ID &1 are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/UIF251 Settings for the display ID &1 are inconsistent typically indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the display ID specified in the message. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Business Client or UI Framework settings.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The display ID referenced in the error message may have inconsistent or missing settings in the configuration tables.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the relevant customizing tables that define the display settings for the specified display ID.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies due to missing or incomplete transport requests.
  Version Mismatch: There could be a version mismatch between the UI components and the backend system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings for the display ID mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that all required fields and settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Tables:
  
  Check the relevant customizing tables (e.g., /BCV/UIF tables) for the display ID and ensure that all necessary entries are present and consistent.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest support packages and notes, as there may be fixes related to this error.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the code that triggers this error to identify the specific inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on resolving it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the UI Framework and Business Client for more details on configuration settings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message /BCV/UIF251.