How To Fix 37261 - The dynpro was modified and cannot be deleted

37261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 261

• Message text: The dynpro was modified and cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

This screen has been edited in customer enhancement mode, and contains
enhancements.

System Response

You may not delete screens containing enhancements.

How to fix this error?

If you are sure that you want to delete the screen, you must first
reset it to its original (SAP standard) state. Any enhancements will be
lost.
You can reset the screen by choosing Edit -> Enhancements -> Reset from
the Screen Painter initial screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37261 - The dynpro was modified and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message 37261, "The dynpro was modified and cannot be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a screen (dynpro) in an SAP program that has been modified. This error is a safeguard to prevent the accidental deletion of screens that have been customized or changed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Modification Status: The dynpro (screen) you are trying to delete has been modified in the SAP system. This could be due to custom enhancements, changes made by a developer, or modifications made through the SAP enhancement framework.
  Transport Requests: The dynpro may be part of a transport request that has been released or is in use, which prevents its deletion.
  Dependencies: Other objects or programs may depend on the dynpro, making it unsafe to delete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Modification Status: 
  
  Use transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the modification status of the dynpro. If it is modified, you will need to revert it