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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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)

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BL238 - Display profile: Field catalog messages: No field &1-&2 (see long text) ?

  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 settings in SAP.
  Correct Field Name: Ensure that the field name is spelled correctly and matches the expected naming conventions in SAP.
  Review Display Profile: Go to the display profile configuration and check if the field is included. If not, you may need to add it.
  Data Element Verification: Check if the data element associated with the field exists and is correctly configured in the system.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SPRO (Customizing) to check the configurations.
  Long Text: The long text associated with the error message may provide additional context or specific instructions on how to resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the BL238 error message in SAP.