How To Fix 37180 - Not enough space; dynpro element truncated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Not enough space; dynpro element truncated

What causes this issue?

You attempted to copy a Dictionary field to the screen as an element,
but the field requires more space than is available. There would be a
collision with other screen element or the screen border.

System Response

The field is truncated as necessary. It is also flagged as modified
against the Dictionary.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37180 - Not enough space; dynpro element truncated ?

  The SAP error message "37180 Not enough space; dynpro element truncated" typically occurs when there is insufficient space in a screen (dynpro) element to display the data being processed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when the data being displayed exceeds the defined length of the field in the screen layout.
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The data being displayed in a screen field exceeds the defined length of that field in the screen layout.
  Screen Layout Issues: The screen layout may not be properly configured to accommodate the data being processed.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the data type of the variable and the field in the dynpro.
  Dynamic Screen Changes: If the screen is dynamically changed at runtime, it may not have enough space allocated for the new data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Length: Review the field definitions in the screen layout (using transaction SE80 or SE41) and ensure that the field lengths are sufficient to accommodate the data being displayed.
  Adjust Screen Layout: If necessary, modify the screen layout to increase the size of the affected field or adjust the layout to better fit the data.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in your ABAP code to ensure that the data being assigned to the screen fields does not exceed their defined lengths.
  Use Substrings: If you cannot change the screen layout, consider using substring operations to truncate or format the data before displaying it on the screen.
  Debugging: Use the debugger to trace the data being passed to the screen and identify where the truncation is occurring.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE41 (Menu Painter) to check and modify screen layouts.
  ABAP Development: Familiarity with ABAP programming and screen programming concepts will be helpful in resolving this issue.
  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 addressing the field length and ensuring that the screen layout is properly configured, you should be able to resolve the error message 37180.