How To Fix 37542 - Transformation of text field & to graphical element not possible

37542 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 542

• Message text: Transformation of text field & to graphical element not possible

What causes this issue?

You attempted to convert the screen elements in the marked area to
radio buttons or checkboxes. Converting a text field (keyword) is
possible only in connection with an input/output field (template) of
the same name. No such template was found for the specified keyword in
the marked area.

System Response

Unable to convert field text.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the relevant screen elements have a field name and
whether the field names match.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37542 - Transformation of text field & to graphical element not possible ?

  The SAP error message 37542, "Transformation of text field & to graphical element not possible," typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW when there is an issue with converting a text field into a graphical representation, such as a chart or a graphical report. This error can arise due to several reasons, including data type mismatches, incorrect configurations, or limitations in the graphical representation capabilities.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The text field may contain data that cannot be represented graphically. For example, if the text field contains non-numeric data, it cannot be plotted on a graph that expects numeric values.
  
  
  Field Configuration: The field may not be configured correctly in the data model or report. For instance, if the field is not set up as a measure or dimension appropriately, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Graphical Element Limitations: Certain graphical elements may have restrictions on the types of data