How To Fix 37570 - Selected area overlaps a box

37570 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 570

• Message text: Selected area overlaps a box

What causes this issue?

You selected a rectangular section of the screen. The position and size
are determined by the current cursor position.
Part of a box that does not belong to the section intrudes into it.

System Response

The system cannot decide which screen elements belong to the section
and which do not. Therefore, it rejects the section in this size.

How to fix this error?

Place the cursor in another position on the screen and choose
<LS>Select area end</> again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

37570 - Details

• The SAP error message 37570, "Selected area overlaps a box," typically occurs in the context of SAP's graphical user interface, particularly when working with layout designs or graphical elements in reports, forms, or other visual components. This error indicates that the area you are trying to select or manipulate overlaps with an existing box or graphical element, which can lead to conflicts in the layout.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Elements: The most common cause is that the area you are trying to select or modify overlaps with another box or graphical element that is already defined in the layout.
  Incorrect Dimensions: If the dimensions of the selected area are not properly defined, it may inadvertently overlap with existing elements.
  Layout Changes: Changes made to the layout, such as resizing or moving elements, can lead to overlaps that trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Adjust the Selection: Review the area you are trying to select and ensure that it does not