How To Fix 37183 - The definition of a pushbutton requires a name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 183

• Message text: The definition of a pushbutton requires a name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37183 - The definition of a pushbutton requires a name ?

  The SAP error message 37183, "The definition of a pushbutton requires a name," typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI programming, particularly when working with screen elements in a dialog program or a module pool. This error indicates that a pushbutton control has been defined without a proper name, which is necessary for the system to identify and manage the button.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Name: The pushbutton control in the screen definition does not have a name assigned to it.
  Incorrect Screen Definition: The screen layout may have been incorrectly defined, leading to the absence of a name for the pushbutton.
  Code Issues: If the pushbutton is being created dynamically in the code, there may be a logic error that prevents the name from being assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Screen Painter:
  
  Open the screen in the Screen Painter (transaction SE80 or SE41).
  Ensure that every pushbutton has a unique name assigned in the properties. The name should be defined in the "Attributes" tab of the pushbutton properties.
  
  
  
  Review Code:
  
  If the pushbutton is created programmatically, ensure that the code includes a valid name assignment. For example:
  DATA: pushbutton TYPE REF TO cl_gui_button.
  CREATE OBJECT pushbutton
    EXPORTING
      name = 'MY_PUSHBUTTON'.
  
  Make sure that the name is not empty or null.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Ensure that the names of the pushbuttons are consistent throughout the program. If you are referencing the button in your code, make sure the name matches exactly.
  
  
  
  Recompile and Activate:
  
  After making changes, recompile and activate the program or screen to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on screen programming and GUI elements.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE41 (Menu Painter) to manage and edit screen elements.
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider using the debugger to trace the execution and identify where the pushbutton is being defined or referenced incorrectly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 37183 and ensure that your pushbutton is properly defined within your SAP application.