How To Fix 37094 - Specify a column width > 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Specify a column width > 0

What causes this issue?

You are editing the column elements of a table control and entered a
column width of 0. This value is not valid. A column must be at least 1
character in width.

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?

Enter a value larger than 0.
If you want to delete the column, use the "Cut" function.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37094 - Specify a column width > 0 ?

  The SAP error message 37094, "Specify a column width > 0," typically occurs in the context of SAP ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with internal tables or field catalog definitions for ALV (ABAP List Viewer) reports. This error indicates that a column width has been defined as zero or not specified, which is not acceptable.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Column Width Not Specified: When defining a field catalog for an ALV report, if the width of a column is not specified or is set to zero, SAP will throw this error.
  Incorrect Field Catalog Definition: The field catalog may have been incorrectly defined, leading to a situation where the width of one or more columns is not greater than zero.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Catalog Definition:
  
  Ensure that all columns in your field catalog have a specified width greater than zero. For example, if you are defining a field catalog in an ALV report, make sure to set the OUTPUTLEN or COLWIDTH attributes appropriately.
  
  Example:
  DATA: lt_fieldcat TYPE lvc_t_fcat,
        ls_fieldcat TYPE lvc_s_fcat.
  
  CLEAR ls_fieldcat.
  ls_fieldcat-fieldname = 'YOUR_FIELD'.
  ls_fieldcat-seltext_m = 'Your Field'.
  ls_fieldcat-outputlen = 10. " Ensure this is greater than 0
  APPEND ls_fieldcat TO lt_fieldcat.
  
  
  Review Data Types:
  
  Ensure that the data types of the fields being displayed in the ALV are compatible and that their lengths are defined correctly in the data dictionary.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you are unsure where the issue lies, you can use debugging tools to step through the code and check the values being assigned to the field catalog.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for ALV and field catalog definitions to ensure you are following the correct syntax and guidelines.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ALV Reports: The ALV (ABAP List Viewer) is a powerful tool in SAP for displaying data in a tabular format. Properly defining the field catalog is crucial for the correct display of data.
  Field Catalog: The field catalog is a structure that defines the properties of the fields to be displayed in the ALV output, including field names, titles, and widths.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  By ensuring that all columns in your field catalog have a width greater than zero, you should be able to resolve the error message 37094.