How To Fix 37221 - Icons cannot be assigned to input fields

37221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Icons cannot be assigned to input fields

What causes this issue?

You are maintaining an input/output field and want to set the attribute
"With icon", but this attribute is not allowed for input fields.

System Response

The attribute "With icon" is rejected.

How to fix this error?

If you want to set the attribute, please cancel the attribute "Input
field" first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37221 - Icons cannot be assigned to input fields ?

  The SAP error message 37221, which states "Icons cannot be assigned to input fields," typically occurs when there is an attempt to assign an icon to an input field in a way that is not supported by the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when customizing screens or developing applications in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Assignment: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to assign an icon to an input field that does not support it. Input fields are generally meant for data entry and do not have the capability to display icons.
  Screen 
  Configuration Issues: If you are using screen painter or other configuration tools, there may be a misconfiguration in how the fields are set up.
  Development Errors: In custom development (e.g., using ABAP), there may be code that incorrectly tries to assign an icon to an input field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Field Properties: Check the properties of the input