How To Fix BSP_DLC_CONFIG_API104 - Field '%1' cannot be mandatory and display only at the same time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BSP_DLC_CONFIG_API - For Configuration API (internal use)

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Field '%1' cannot be mandatory and display only at the same time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BSP_DLC_CONFIG_API104 - Field '%1' cannot be mandatory and display only at the same time ?

  The SAP error message BSP_DLC_CONFIG_API104 indicates a configuration issue in a Business Server Page (BSP) application. Specifically, the error states that a field cannot be both mandatory and display-only at the same time. This typically occurs when the properties of a field in a BSP application are incorrectly set.
  Cause:
  
  
  Field Configuration: The field in question has been set as mandatory (required for input) while also being marked as display-only (not editable). This creates a conflict because a user cannot provide input to a field that is display-only, yet the system expects input because it is marked as mandatory.
  
  
  BSP Application Logic: The logic in the BSP application may have been incorrectly implemented, leading to this contradictory configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the configuration of the field in the BSP application:
  
  
  Check Field Properties:
  
  Open the BSP application in the SAP Web Application Designer or the relevant development environment.
  Locate the field that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Modify Field Attributes:
  
  If the field is intended to be mandatory, remove the display-only attribute.
  If the field is intended to be display-only, remove the mandatory attribute.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and test the BSP application to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Application Logic:
  
  If the field's status needs to change dynamically (e.g., sometimes mandatory and sometimes display-only), consider implementing logic in the application to handle this appropriately based on the context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BSP Application Development: Understanding how to configure fields in BSP applications is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the properties of UI elements in the SAP Web Application Designer.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on BSP application development and field properties.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the application logic and identify where the conflicting properties are being set.
  
  By ensuring that the field's properties are consistent with its intended use, you can resolve the BSP_DLC_CONFIG_API104 error effectively.