How To Fix /RPM/CONFIGURATION028 - Cannot set properties Visible = FALSE and Required = TRUE together

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/CONFIGURATION -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Cannot set properties Visible = FALSE and Required = TRUE together

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /RPM/CONFIGURATION028 - Cannot set properties Visible = FALSE and Required = TRUE together ?

  The SAP error message /RPM/CONFIGURATION028 indicates a configuration issue in the SAP system, specifically related to the properties of a field in a configuration screen. The error states that you cannot set the properties Visible = FALSE and Required = TRUE at the same time. This means that the system is trying to make a field both invisible and required, which is contradictory.
  Cause:
  
  Contradictory Field Properties: The error arises when a field is configured to be required (meaning the user must provide a value) while simultaneously being set to not visible (meaning the user cannot see or interact with the field).
  Configuration Mistake: This is often due to a mistake in the configuration settings where the properties of the field are not aligned logically.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the configuration of the field in question. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Access Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP where the field properties are defined. This could be in the IMG (Implementation Guide) or a specific configuration transaction.
  
  
  
  Identify the Field:
  
  Locate the field that is causing the error. You may need to check the configuration for the specific screen or transaction where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Adjust Properties:
  
  Change the properties of the field:
  
  If the field needs to be required, set Visible = TRUE.
  If the field is not necessary for the user to see or fill out, set Required = FALSE.
  
  
  Ensure that the properties are logically consistent with the intended use of the field.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the field behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to inform other team members about the configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that team members involved in configuration are trained on best practices to avoid such contradictory settings in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your configuration is set up correctly.