How To Fix 37040 - Format & is not permitted in the Screen Painter


37040 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

  • Message number: 040

  • Message text: Format & is not permitted in the Screen Painter

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  • What happened?

    Not all the formats defined in the ABAP/4 Dictionary can be used in
    screen fields.

    How to fix this error?

    Only the following field formats are allowed:

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

    ACCP CHAR CUKY CURR DATS DEC
    INT1 INT2 INT4 LANG NUMC PREC
    QUAN TIMS UNIT

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37040 - Format & is not permitted in the Screen Painter ?
    The SAP error message "37040 Format & is not permitted in the Screen Painter" typically occurs when you are trying to use a format in the Screen Painter that is not allowed or recognized by the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as using an unsupported format type or an incorrect configuration in your screen layout.
    
    Cause: Unsupported Format: The format you are trying to use (e.g., a specific data type or layout) is not supported by the Screen Painter. Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the screen attributes or the way the screen elements are defined. Version Compatibility: The version of SAP you are using may not support certain formats that are available in newer versions.
    Solution: Check Format Compatibility: Review the format you are trying to use and ensure it is supported by the Screen Painter. Refer to the SAP documentation for a list of supported formats. Modify Screen Elements:

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