How To Fix 37506 - The type of & is not possible in a dynpro

37506 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 506

• Message text: The type of & is not possible in a dynpro

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37506 - The type of & is not possible in a dynpro ?

  The SAP error message 37506, "The type of & is not possible in a dynpro," typically occurs when there is an issue with the data type of a field in a screen (dynpro) in an SAP ABAP program. This error indicates that the data type being used for a field is not compatible with the dynpro screen.
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Data Type: The field type defined in the ABAP program does not match the expected data type for a screen field. For example, using a complex data type or a reference type that cannot be displayed on a screen.
  Field Length Issues: The length of the field may exceed the maximum allowed length for a screen field.
  Incorrect Field Definition: The field may not be defined correctly in the screen layout or in the ABAP program.
  Use of Non-Primitive Types: Using non-primitive types (like structures or internal tables) directly in screen fields can lead to this