How To Fix SV617 - Field &1-&2 cannot be displayed on screen &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Field &1-&2 cannot be displayed on screen &3.

What causes this issue?

The field &V1&-&V2& can not be offered for maintenance on the
screen &V3&, for technical reasons.

System Response

The generation continues, but the field &V1&-&V2& does not appear on the
screen &V3&.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SV617 - Field &1-&2 cannot be displayed on screen &3. ?

  The SAP error message SV617, which states "Field &1-&2 cannot be displayed on screen &3," typically indicates that there is an issue with the display of a specific field in a screen or transaction. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing field definitions, or authorization problems.
  Causes:
  
  Field Definition Issues: The field specified in the error message may not be defined correctly in the data dictionary or may not exist in the context of the screen being displayed.
  Screen Configuration: The screen layout may not be configured to display the specified field, either due to missing configuration or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the specified field, leading to it being hidden or not displayed.
  Technical Issues: There may be a technical issue with the program or transaction that is causing the field to not render properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Field Definition:
  
  Verify that the field (identified by &1 and &2) is correctly defined in the data dictionary (SE11).
  Ensure that the field is part of the structure or table being used in the screen.
  
  
  
  Review Screen Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SE80 or SE41 to check the screen layout and ensure that the field is included in the screen.
  If the field is supposed to be displayed but is not, you may need to modify the screen layout to include it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the field. This can be checked in transaction SU53 (to analyze authorization issues) or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction to identify where the field is being processed and why it is not being displayed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific transaction or program for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE41 (Menu Painter), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SV617 error in SAP.