How To Fix PT117 - Fields already exist on initial screen; storage mode as default value

PT117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT - Messages for ABAP print functions

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Fields already exist on initial screen; storage mode as default value

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PT117 - Details

• The SAP error message PT117, which states "Fields already exist on initial screen; storage mode as default value," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Time Management module, particularly when dealing with infotypes and screen configurations.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an attempt to create or modify a screen layout for an infotype, and the system detects that the fields you are trying to add or modify already exist on the initial screen. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Field Definitions: The fields you are trying to add are already defined in the screen layout.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the infotype may not be set correctly, leading to conflicts.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they might be causing conflicts with the standard field definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PT117 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Definitions:
  
  Go to the screen layout configuration for