How To Fix 37404 - Internal error: Type of dynpro element &1 cannot be determined

37404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Internal error: Type of dynpro element &1 cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37404 - Internal error: Type of dynpro element &1 cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message "37404 Internal error: Type of dynpro element &1 cannot be determined" typically indicates an issue with the dynamic programming (dynpro) elements in an SAP screen. This error can occur due to various reasons, such as inconsistencies in the screen definitions, missing or incorrect field types, or issues with the underlying data dictionary objects.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Screen Definitions: The screen might have been modified, and the changes were not properly saved or activated.
  Missing Data Dictionary Objects: The field or element referenced in the dynpro might not exist in the data dictionary or might have been deleted.
  Incorrect Field Types: The field type for a dynpro element may not be correctly defined or recognized by the system.
  Transport Issues: If the screen was transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies in the transport that lead to this error.
  Programmatic Errors: Errors in the ABAP code that interacts with the dynpro