How To Fix BL237 - Display profile: Field catalog level &1: No field &2-&3 (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Display profile: Field catalog level &1: No field &2-&3 (see long text)

Application Log: Display logs:
The level &V1& field catalog (LEV&V1&_FCAT) is incorrectly defined in
display profile I_S_DISPLAY_PROFILE.
Entry &V4& has DDIC structure name:
REF_TABLE: &V2&
This structure has no field with the name &V3&.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BL237 - Display profile: Field catalog level &1: No field &2-&3 (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message BL237 indicates that there is an issue with the field catalog in a display profile. Specifically, it means that the system is unable to find a specified field in the field catalog for a particular level. The message format typically includes placeholders for the level number and the field name, which are represented as &1, &2, and &3.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Field Not Defined: The field specified in the error message does not exist in the field catalog for the specified level.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the display profile or field catalog settings.
  Data Dictionary Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data dictionary (like adding or removing fields), the field catalog may not have been updated accordingly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BL237 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Catalog:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or configuration where the display profile is defined.
  Verify that the field specified in the error message is indeed part of the field catalog for the specified level.
  
  
  
  Update Display Profile:
  
  If the field is missing, you may need to add it to the field catalog for the display profile.
  Ensure that the field is correctly defined in the data dictionary.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the display profile to ensure that they are correct and complete.
  Make sure that the field names and levels are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the fields in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access the display profile or field catalog (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary, SE80 for Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Field Catalog Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the documentation related to field catalogs and display profiles in SAP to better understand their structure and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BL237 error and implement a solution to resolve it.