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3506132 - Error: "Specify value for each code for English language" When Adding Multiple List Values on Extension Field

Symptom

Multiple list values cannot be added to the extension field due to the following error:

"Specify value for each code for English language."

Environment

SAP Business ByDesign

Reproducing the Issue

Below is an example applicable to extension fields across all screens.

  1. Go to New Business workcenter
  2. Go to Sales Quote view
  3. Select Sales Quote: ABC
  4. Navigate to Items tab
  5. Go to Start Adaptation Mode
  6. Select + sign to Add Extension Field
  7. Select Extension Field: DEF 

When adding a new list value to the extension field labelled DEF, system throws the following error:

"Specify value for each code for English language".

Cause

The code values added to the extension field are already in use.

Resolution

This is the expected system behavior. Ensure that a unique code is used when maintaining the List Values for the extension field.

Keywords

Extension Field, Code Values, List Values, Language, Adaptation Mode, Specify value for each code for English language , KBA , AP-RC-UIF-RT-B , ByD HTML5 Client (not for Cloud for Customer) , Problem

Product

SAP Business ByDesign all versions