How To Fix 37567 - Unable to delete an element of a databound control

37567 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 567

• Message text: Unable to delete an element of a databound control

What causes this issue?

You are editing the element list of a screen and have chosen 'Delete
element'. However, the element you wanted to delete is part of a
databound control.

System Response

The databound control and its elements belong together.
The system cannot delete the element without also deleting the
databound control itself.

How to fix this error?

To delete the databound control itself, place the cursor on the control
and choose 'Delete element' again.
To dissolve the field control, open the layout editor, double-click the
field control and choose 'Dissolve control'. The field control is
deleted, but the elements contained in it remain intact.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37567 - Unable to delete an element of a databound control ?

  The SAP error message 37567, "Unable to delete an element of a databound control," typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI or SAP applications that utilize data-bound controls, such as tables or lists that are linked to a database. This error indicates that the system is unable to delete a specific element (like a row in a table) due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The element you are trying to delete may be linked to other data in the database, violating referential integrity constraints.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the data.
  Locked Records: The record you are trying to delete may be locked by another user or process.
  Data State: The data may be in a state that does not allow deletion (e.g., it may be marked as "archived" or "inactive").
  Application Logic: There may be specific business logic or validations in place that prevent the