How To Fix E2104 - All field labels will be deleted

E2104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 104

• Message text: All field labels will be deleted

What causes this issue?

You have reset the flag <LS>Maintain field labels</>. However, field
labels (short, middle and long key words and title) have
already been maintained for the data element. This causes an
inconsistency because the maintainence of field labels is only possible
if the flag is set.

System Response

The system gives a warning.

How to fix this error?

If you confirm the resetting of the flags, the existing field labels
are deleted. If you do not want this, you must set the flag again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2104 - All field labels will be deleted ?

  The SAP error message E2104, which states "All field labels will be deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP ABAP programming or when working with screen elements in SAP GUI. This message indicates that there is an issue with the field labels in a screen or report, often due to a mismatch or an attempt to delete all field labels without proper handling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Label Deletion: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to delete all field labels from a screen or report, which is not allowed or not properly handled in the code.
  Screen Configuration: If you are working with a screen (e.g., using Screen Painter), and you try to delete all field labels without ensuring that the fields are still valid or properly defined, this error can occur.
  Code Issues: In ABAP code, if there are references to field labels that do not exist or are incorrectly defined,