How To Fix PG014 - Screen modified to hide data

PG014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Screen modified to hide data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG014 - Screen modified to hide data ?

  The SAP error message PG014, which states "Screen modified to hide data," typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI when certain fields or data on a screen are hidden or modified due to specific conditions or settings. This message is often related to the configuration of the screen or the underlying data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Screen Configuration: The screen may have been configured to hide certain fields based on user roles, authorizations, or specific conditions in the program logic.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain data, leading to the system hiding those fields.
  Dynamic Screen Logic: The program may contain logic that dynamically modifies the screen based on the data being processed, which can result in certain fields being hidden.
  Custom Development: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the SAP system, they might be affecting the visibility of certain fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user