How To Fix VQ235 - More than one masking indicator (&2,&3) defined for &1!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 235

• Message text: More than one masking indicator (&2,&3) defined for &1!

What causes this issue?

More than one masking symbol has been defined for info structure &V1&.
However only one symbol is permitted (apart from a blank character).
Symbol &V3& is filled in the other entries.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Instead of '&V2&', enter the symbol '&V3' or the blank character.
If the blank symbol is entered, then no collective product allocations
are used for this product allocation step (even if they are entered in
the planning hierarchy).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ235 - More than one masking indicator (&2,&3) defined for &1! ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VQ235 More than one masking indicator (&2,&3) defined for &1!
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when more than one masking indicator is defined for the same field or data element in the SAP system. Masking indicators are used to control the visibility or masking of sensitive data (e.g., hiding parts of a number or text for privacy/security reasons). The system expects only one masking indicator per field, but if multiple are assigned, it leads to a conflict and triggers this error.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During configuration or customization of data masking rules.
  When defining or maintaining masking indicators in transaction codes related to data privacy or data masking.
  When applying masking rules in reports, forms, or data extraction processes.
  Possibly during transport or system upgrade if masking definitions are inconsistent.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the field/data element (&1) mentioned in the error message.
  Check the masking indicators (&2, &3) assigned to this field:
  
  Use transaction VQ01 (Masking Indicator Maintenance) or the relevant customizing transaction where masking indicators are defined.
  Review the masking indicators assigned to the field/data element.
  
  
  Remove or consolidate multiple masking indicators:
  
  Ensure only one masking indicator is assigned to the field.
  If multiple masking rules are needed, consider combining them logically or applying them in different contexts rather than assigning multiple indicators simultaneously.
  
  
  Save and test the configuration to confirm the error no longer appears.
  If the error occurs during transport or upgrade, verify the consistency of masking indicator assignments in the source and target systems.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Masking Indicators: Used in SAP to mask sensitive data fields for compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).
  Transactions:
  
  VQ01 - Maintain Masking Indicators
  VQ02 - Change Masking Indicators
  VQ03 - Display Masking Indicators
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to data masking or the specific error message VQ235 for patches or updates.
  Data Privacy Compliance: Masking indicators are part of SAP's data privacy and security framework to protect sensitive information.
  Customizing Path: May be found under SPRO ? SAP NetWeaver ? Application Server ? Security ? Data Masking or similar depending on SAP version.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific steps.