How To Fix 37088 - Unable to delete or cut out line selection element

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Unable to delete or cut out line selection element

What causes this issue?

You are editing the column elements of a table control and want to
delete or cut out the line containing the screen element for the line
selection column.

System Response

The system does not permit you to delete the line selection column in
this screen.

How to fix this error?

If you do not want the table control to have a line selection column,
exit the "Table Control Column Elements" screen and go to the "Table
Control Attributes" screen. You can reset the "Line selection column"
attribute there. The system deletes the screen element for the line
selection column when it performs the delete.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37088 - Unable to delete or cut out line selection element ?

  The SAP error message 37088, "Unable to delete or cut out line selection element," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete or cut a line item in a transaction or report where the system does not allow such an action. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: The line item may be linked to other data that prevents deletion, such as dependencies in financial documents or other related entries.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete or modify the line item.
  System Settings: Certain configurations in the SAP system may restrict the deletion of specific line items based on business rules or settings.
  Document Status: The document containing the line item may be in a status that does not allow modifications (e.g., posted documents).
  Technical Issues: There may be a temporary glitch or issue with the SAP system that is causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Ensure