How To Fix R11408 - Generic indicators for dynpro field and DB field only simultaneous

R11408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Generic indicators for dynpro field and DB field only simultaneous

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11408 - Generic indicators for dynpro field and DB field only simultaneous ?

  The SAP error message R11408 indicates that there is a conflict between the generic indicators set for a dynpro (dynamic program) field and a database (DB) field. This error typically arises when you are trying to use both generic indicators in a way that is not allowed by the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to use both a generic indicator for a dynpro field and a generic indicator for a database field at the same time. 
  This situation is not supported because the system cannot determine which indicator to prioritize or how to handle the conflicting indicators.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Field Definitions: Check the definitions of the dynpro field and the database field. Ensure that you are not trying to set both fields with generic indicators simultaneously.
  
  
  Adjust the Indicator Settings: Modify the settings so that only one of the fields (either the