How To Fix 37136 - You cannot insert a line in this area


37136 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

  • Message number: 136

  • Message text: You cannot insert a line in this area

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  • What causes this issue?

    By inserting a line, you have changed the subscreen area which overlaps
    this line.

    How to fix this error?

    Insert lines outside these areas or first move the area to a different
    location on the screen.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


37136 - Details

  • The SAP error message 37136, "You cannot insert a line in this area," typically occurs when a user attempts to add a new line in a section of a document or transaction where line insertion is not permitted. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as SAP MM (Materials Management), SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), or SAP FI (Financial Accounting), depending on the context.
    Causes:
    
    Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on adding lines, especially if they are in a specific status (e.g., completed, locked).
    Field Status Group: The field status group assigned to the document may not allow for additional entries in that area.
    Configuration Settings: Custom configurations in the SAP system may restrict line insertions in specific areas.
    User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the document or add lines.
    Data Integrity Rules: The system may have data integrity rules that prevent changes to certain

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