How To Fix BL238 - Display profile: Field catalog messages: No field &1-&2 (see long text)


BL238 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BL - Application Log

  • Message number: 238

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

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

    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


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


BL238 - Details

  • The SAP error message BL238 indicates that there is an issue with the display profile in the context of field catalogs. Specifically, it means that the system is unable to find a field specified in the field catalog, which is likely due to a configuration or data issue.
    
    Cause: Field Not Defined: The field specified in the error message (&1-&2) is not defined in the field catalog for the display profile you are using. Incorrect Field Name: There may be a typo or incorrect field name in the configuration. Missing Data Element: The data element associated with the field may not exist or may not be properly configured. Profile Configuration: The display profile may not be correctly set up to include the required fields.
    Solution: Check Field Catalog: Verify that the field specified in the error message is included in the field catalog for the display profile. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration

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