How To Fix 37189 - Unable to increase size of box

37189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Unable to increase size of box

What causes this issue?

Due to the positioning of the cursor when you chose <LS>Select box
end</>, the edges of the box you defined would overlap with other
elements on the screen.

System Response

Box not generated.

How to fix this error?

Place the cursor so that the edges of the box do not overlap with
another element.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37189 - Unable to increase size of box ?

  The SAP error message 37189, "Unable to increase size of box," typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI or when dealing with certain SAP transactions that involve data entry or display in a box or window. This error can arise due to various reasons, including limitations in the system's configuration, memory issues, or specific constraints related to the data being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Memory Limitations: The system may be running low on memory, preventing it from allocating additional resources to increase the size of the box.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be settings in the SAP system that limit the size of the boxes or windows.
  Data Constraints: The data being processed may exceed the predefined limits for the box size.
  SAP GUI Version: An outdated or incompatible version of SAP GUI may lead to display issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Resources: Ensure that the server has sufficient memory and resources available. You may need to monitor the system