How To Fix 37223 - Visible length is shorter than icon length. Operation not performed

37223 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Visible length is shorter than icon length. Operation not performed

What causes this issue?

You are editing an element (output field or pushbutton) to which an
icon is assigned and want to reduce the visible (visualized) length.
The value you have entered as visible length is shorter than the
minimum length of an icon which is 2.

System Response

The system accepts only visible lengths that have at least enough space
for the minimum length of an icon at runtime.

How to fix this error?

Specify a larger value.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37223 - Visible length is shorter than icon length. Operation not performed ?

  The SAP error message "37223: Visible length is shorter than icon length. Operation not performed" typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI when there is a mismatch between the defined visible length of a field and the actual length of the icon or graphic associated with it. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when customizing screens or using specific UI elements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Lengths: The visible length of a field (the space allocated for displaying the field) is shorter than the length of the icon or graphic that is supposed to be displayed in that field.
  Screen Customization: If the screen layout has been customized, it may lead to inconsistencies between the defined lengths of fields and the actual content being displayed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the UI elements may not align with the actual data or icons being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Adjust Field Length: Increase the visible length of the