How To Fix ENHANCEMENT031 - Specify one field exit only for each program and dynpro

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ENHANCEMENT - SAP customer enhancement project messages

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Specify one field exit only for each program and dynpro

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ENHANCEMENT031 - Specify one field exit only for each program and dynpro ?

  The SAP error message ENHANCEMENT031 indicates that there is an issue with field exits in your program or dynpro (dynamic program). Specifically, it means that more than one field exit has been defined for a single program and dynpro combination, which is not allowed. Field exits are used to implement custom logic for input fields in SAP screens.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Multiple field exits are assigned to the same field in the same program and dynpro.
  The system expects only one field exit to be defined for each field in a specific program and screen.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that only one field exit is assigned to each field in the program and dynpro. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Field Exits:
  
  Go to transaction code SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE38 (ABAP Editor).
  Check the program and dynpro where the error is occurring.
  Look for field exits associated with the fields in question.
  
  
  
  Review Field Exit Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code SE37 to check the function modules that are defined as field exits.
  Identify all field exits that are assigned to the same field in the program.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Field Exits:
  
  Decide which field exit you want to keep and remove the others.
  You can do this by modifying the field exit assignments in the relevant program or by adjusting the field exit logic.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the program to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the desired functionality is still intact.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Exits: These are special function modules that allow you to add custom logic to input fields on SAP screens. They are defined in the SAP system and can be used to validate or modify user input.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE80: Object Navigator for viewing and managing SAP objects.
  SE37: Function Module maintenance for managing function modules, including field exits.
  SE38: ABAP Editor for executing and modifying ABAP programs.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on field exits and their usage.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ENHANCEMENT031 error and ensure that your program functions correctly without conflicting field exits.