How To Fix FPB_PERSONALIZATION101 - Inconsistent state in field REFTAB (application &1, field name &2)

FPB_PERSONALIZATION101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPB_PERSONALIZATION - Personalization

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Inconsistent state in field REFTAB (application &1, field name &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPB_PERSONALIZATION101 - Inconsistent state in field REFTAB (application &1, field name &2) ?

  The SAP error message FPB_PERSONALIZATION101 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the personalization data for a specific field in a particular application. The error message typically points to an issue with the reference table (REFTAB) for the specified application and field name.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Personalization Data: The personalization data for the specified field may be corrupted or inconsistent. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual changes to the personalization settings.
  Data migration issues.
  System upgrades or patches that did not complete successfully.
  Conflicts between different user settings.
  
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Reference Table: The reference table that the field is supposed to point to may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  
  
  User-Specific Settings: The error may arise from user-specific settings that are not aligned with the system's expected configuration.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Personalization Settings: 
  
  Go to the personalization settings for the affected application and field. Review the settings to ensure they are correct and consistent.
  If necessary, reset the personalization