How To Fix ICL2171 - Screen field &1 not assigned to any field of the internal GUI structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL2 - FS-CM: Claims Management

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Screen field &1 not assigned to any field of the internal GUI structure

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system is unable to execute the required field check.

How to fix this error?

Temporarily remove your required field definition for screen field &v1&
Make a note of the name of the screen field and contact SAP if screen
field &v1& is a screen field delivered by SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL2171 - Screen field &1 not assigned to any field of the internal GUI structure ?

  The SAP error message ICL2171, which states "Screen field &1 not assigned to any field of the internal GUI structure," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Interactive Forms or when working with custom screens in SAP GUI. This error indicates that a specific screen field (denoted by &1) is not properly mapped to any field in the underlying data structure that the screen is supposed to represent.
  Cause:
  
  Field Mapping Issues: The field in question may not be correctly mapped to the data structure in the program or module pool. This can happen if the field was removed or renamed in the underlying data structure but not updated in the screen definition.
  Screen Configuration Errors: If the screen was modified (e.g., fields added or removed) without updating the associated data dictionary or program logic, it can lead to this error.
  Custom Development: In custom developments, if the screen fields are not properly defined or linked to the corresponding data elements, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Mapping: Verify that the field mentioned in the error message is correctly defined in the screen's flow logic and is mapped to a corresponding field in the data structure. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the screen painter (SE80 or SE41) and checking the screen layout.
  Ensuring that the field exists in the data dictionary (SE11) and is correctly linked to the screen.
  
  
  
  Update Screen Definition: If the field has been removed or renamed, update the screen definition to reflect the current data structure. This may involve:
  
  Modifying the screen layout to remove or replace the field.
  Ensuring that the field is included in the program logic that populates the screen.
  
  
  
  Check Program Logic: Review the ABAP code associated with the screen to ensure that it correctly handles the data for the fields. Look for any logic that populates or processes the screen fields.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are properly transported to the quality or production environment.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugger to trace the program execution and identify where the field mapping is failing.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE41 (Menu Painter) to investigate and modify screen definitions and data structures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on screen programming and field mapping for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ICL2171 error in your SAP environment.