How To Fix /INCMD/MSG229 - Attribute &1 cannot be set to 'Required' and 'Display Only'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /INCMD/MSG -

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Attribute &1 cannot be set to 'Required' and 'Display Only'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /INCMD/MSG229 - Attribute &1 cannot be set to 'Required' and 'Display Only' ?

  The SAP error message /INCMD/MSG229 indicates that there is a conflict in the attribute settings for a particular field in a configuration or customization scenario. Specifically, the error states that an attribute cannot be set to both 'Required' and 'Display Only' at the same time. 
  Cause:
  
  
  Conflicting Attributes: The field in question is being defined with two conflicting properties:
  
  Required: This means that the field must be filled out by the user.
  Display Only: This means that the field is intended to be read-only and cannot be modified by the user.
  
  
  
  Configuration Error: This error often arises from a misconfiguration in the screen layout or field attributes in the SAP system, where the same field is incorrectly set to both properties.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to review the configuration of the field in question and ensure that it is set to only one of the two attributes. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Determine which field is causing the error by checking the error message details (the &1 placeholder will indicate the specific field).
  
  
  Access Configuration: Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP where the field attributes are defined. This could be in transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), or specific customizing transactions related to the module you are working with.
  
  
  Modify Field Attributes:
  
  If the field should be editable by the user, set it to 'Required' and remove the 'Display Only' attribute.
  If the field should be read-only, set it to 'Display Only' and remove the 'Required' attribute.
  
  
  
  Test Changes: After making the necessary changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the field behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Check SAP Help documentation or the specific module documentation for more details on field attributes and their implications.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context or solutions.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or discussion groups for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the field attributes are correctly configured.