How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES051 - Enter a valid UI field name

/CPD/PFP_MESSAGES051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Enter a valid UI field name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES051 - Enter a valid UI field name ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES051 Enter a valid UI field name typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize the UI framework, such as SAP Fiori or SAP GUI. This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid field name to be entered, but the input provided does not match any recognized field names in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Field Name: The most common cause is that the user has entered a field name that does not exist in the system or is misspelled.
  Field Name Not Active: The field may not be active or available in the current context or transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the UI or the underlying data model that prevents the field from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields, leading to the system not recognizing them.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Name: Verify that the