How To Fix 37163 - Target dynpro already exists; delete it first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Target dynpro already exists; delete it first

What causes this issue?

During the copy procedure, it was found that the target screen already
exists.

System Response

The screen was not overwritten.

How to fix this error?

Select a different target screen or delete the existing screen before
copying.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37163 - Target dynpro already exists; delete it first ?

  The SAP error message "37163 Target dynpro already exists; delete it first" typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify a screen (dynpro) in a way that conflicts with an existing screen definition. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to create a new screen with the same name as an existing one or when there are inconsistencies in the screen definitions.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Screen Name: You are trying to create a new screen (dynpro) with a name that already exists in the program.
  Inconsistent Screen Definitions: There may be remnants of a previous screen definition that have not been properly deleted or cleaned up.
  Transport Issues: If you are working in a transport environment, there may be issues with the transport requests that have not been properly imported or have conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Screens: 
  
  Go to the screen painter (SE80 or SE41) and check if a screen with the same name already exists. If it does, you may need to delete or rename the existing screen.
  
  
  
  Delete the Existing Screen:
  
  If you confirm that the screen is no longer needed, you can delete it. To do this, navigate to the screen in the screen painter, and use the delete option.
  
  
  
  Rename the New Screen:
  
  If you want to keep both screens, consider renaming the new screen to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Transport Request Check:
  
  If you are working in a transport environment, ensure that all transport requests are correctly imported and that there are no pending changes that could cause conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the program to ensure that there are no other issues that might be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE80 (Object Navigator)
  SE41 (Menu Painter)
  SE38 (ABAP Editor)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation for screen programming and the use of the screen painter for more detailed guidance on managing dynpros.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and continue with your development work in SAP.