How To Fix CPE_ERP051 - Specified redefinition of field &1 is invalid

CPE_ERP051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE_ERP - CPE - Messages for ERP

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Specified redefinition of field &1 is invalid

What causes this issue?

The property for field &V1& has been set to &V2&. You tried to redefine
this property by setting it to &V3&. However this redefinition is
invalid and you won't be able to save it.

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?

Choose a valid redefinition based on the existing default configuration.
Allowed redefinitions are:
o Optional ,, -> Display only
o Optional ,, -> Hidden
o Display only -> Hidden
o Hidden ,, -> Display only

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 CPE_ERP051 - Specified redefinition of field &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message CPE_ERP051 indicates that there is an issue with the redefinition of a field in your configuration or data model. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP ERP systems when there is an attempt to redefine a field in a way that is not valid according to the system's rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Redefinition: The field you are trying to redefine may not allow for the changes you are attempting to make. This could be due to data type mismatches, incompatible field lengths, or other structural issues.
  Field Dependencies: The field may have dependencies on other fields or structures that are not being respected in the redefinition.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration settings or in the way the data model is set up, leading to conflicts when trying to redefine the field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definition: Review the definition of the field