How To Fix 37557 - & is an area (subscreen). Operation not performed

37557 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 557

• Message text: & is an area (subscreen). Operation not performed

What causes this issue?

You are editing a subscreen and want to navigate to its definition in
the program.

System Response

The name of a subscreen serves only to identify it in the flow logic.
It does not need to be defined in the program. Therefore, the system
cannot navigate to a definition.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37557 - & is an area (subscreen). Operation not performed ?

  The SAP error message 37557, which states "Operation not performed. You are in an area (subscreen)," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that is not allowed in the current context of the SAP GUI, particularly when dealing with subscreens or specific areas of a transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Contextual Restrictions: The error usually arises when the user tries to execute a function (like saving, deleting, or changing data) while in a subscreen that does not allow such operations.
  Field Status: Certain fields or subscreens may be set to "display only" or may not be editable based on the current status of the transaction or the user's role.
  Transaction State: The transaction may be in a state that does not permit the operation, such as being in a display mode rather than an edit mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Mode: Ensure that you are in the correct mode (edit mode) to perform the desired operation. If you