How To Fix BL249 - Display profile: Field catalog messages: Duplicate table/field name

BL249 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Display profile: Field catalog messages: Duplicate table/field name

Application Log: Display logs:
The field catalog for the messages (MESS_FCAT) was incorrectly defined
in display profile I_S_DISPLAY_PROFILE.
The entry with:
REF_TABLE: &V1&
REF_FIELD: &V2&
occurs twice.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BL249 - Details

• The SAP error message BL249, which states "Display profile: Field catalog messages: Duplicate table/field name," typically occurs when there is a conflict in the field catalog definition for a display profile. This can happen when the same field or table is defined multiple times in the field catalog, leading to ambiguity in how the data should be displayed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is the presence of duplicate entries in the field catalog for the display profile. This can happen if the same field from the same table is added more than once.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, incorrect configuration or manual changes to the display profile can lead to this issue.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that modify the field catalog, they may inadvertently introduce duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Catalog: Review the field catalog associated with the display profile. Look for any duplicate entries for tables or fields.