BL234 - Disp. prof.: Field catalog messages: No table/field name (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Disp. prof.: Field catalog messages: No table/field name (see long text)

Application Log: Display logs:
The messages field catalog (MESS_FCAT) is incorrectly defined in
display profile I_S_DISPLAY_PROFILE.
Entry &V1& has table and field name:
REF_TABLE: &V2&
REF_FIELD: &V3&
Table or field name (or both) are not specified.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BL234 - Disp. prof.: Field catalog messages: No table/field name (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message BL234, which states "Disp. prof.: Field catalog messages: No table/field name (see long text)," typically occurs in the context of display profiles or field catalogs in SAP, particularly when working with ALV (ABAP List Viewer) reports or similar functionalities. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the field catalog, where the system is unable to identify the table or field name that is supposed to be displayed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Definition: The field catalog may not have been properly defined, or the field names specified do not exist in the underlying data structure.
  Incorrect Field Catalog Configuration: The field catalog might be incorrectly configured, leading to missing or incorrect references to the fields.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the fields are being pulled may not be correctly set up or may not contain the expected fields.
  Programmatic Errors: If the field catalog is being generated dynamically in ABAP code, there may be errors in the logic that constructs the field catalog.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Catalog Definition: Review the field catalog definition in your program or configuration. Ensure that all fields referenced in the catalog are correctly defined and exist in the data source.
  Verify Data Source: Ensure that the data source (e.g., internal table, database table) contains the fields you are trying to display. You can do this by checking the structure of the data source.
  Debugging: If the field catalog is generated dynamically, use debugging tools to step through the code and identify where the field names are being set. Look for any logic that might be skipping the definition of certain fields.
  Check for Typos: Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the field names or table names in the field catalog.
  Review Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. This can provide additional context or specific field names that are causing the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ALV Reports: If you are working with ALV reports, familiarize yourself with the structure of the field catalog and how it is used to define the layout of the report.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on field catalogs and ALV reporting for best practices and examples of correct configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the BL234 error message in your SAP environment.