How To Fix 37550 - Include element & in the selected area


37550 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

  • Message number: 550

  • Message text: Include element & in the selected area

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  • What causes this issue?

    You attempted to convert screen fields in the selected area to
    checkboxes or radio buttons. For the specified field name, there are
    two screen elements, an input/output field (template) and a text field
    (key word). Of these, one lies inside and one outside the selected
    area.

    System Response

    Conversion not executed, since the field text and the button must form
    a unit as a graphical element.

    How to fix this error?

    Make the area larger.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37550 - Include element & in the selected area ?
    The SAP error message 37550, which states "Include element & in the selected area," typically occurs in the context of SAP ABAP programming or when working with SAP forms (like SAPscript or Smart Forms). This error indicates that there is an issue with the structure of the data being processed, particularly with the inclusion of elements in a specific area of a form or report.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Structure Definition: The error often arises when the structure of the data being processed does not match the expected structure defined in the program or form. This can happen if an expected field or element is missing or incorrectly defined. Field Group Issues: If you are using field groups or includes, the error may indicate that a required field is not included in the specified area. Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the data types of the fields being processed and what is expected

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