How To Fix /SCMTMS/DG_UI083 - You cannot specify initial field control for this field

/SCMTMS/DG_UI083 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/DG_UI -

• Message number: 083

• Message text: You cannot specify initial field control for this field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/DG_UI083 - You cannot specify initial field control for this field ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/DG_UI083 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration of field controls in the user interface. This error indicates that the system does not allow you to specify initial field control for a particular field, which can be due to several reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Control Configuration: The field in question may have been configured in a way that does not allow for initial field control settings. This can happen if the field is set to be mandatory or if it is controlled by other settings in the UI configuration.
  UI 
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the UI configuration that prevent the field from being set correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the field control settings.
  Technical Limitations: Certain fields may have inherent limitations in how they can be configured