How To Fix 37571 - Selected area overlaps radio buttons or checkboxes

37571 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 571

• Message text: Selected area overlaps radio buttons or checkboxes

What causes this issue?

You selected a rectangular section of the screen. The position and size
of the section are determined by the current cursor position.
Part of a checkbox or radio button intrudes into the section but the
other part remains outside. For example, the section contains a radio
button, but not the associated field text.

System Response

The system cannot decide which fields belong to the section and
therefore 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</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37571 - Selected area overlaps radio buttons or checkboxes ?

  The SAP error message 37571, which states "Selected area overlaps radio buttons or checkboxes," typically occurs in SAP GUI when a user attempts to select or interact with a UI element that overlaps with radio buttons or checkboxes. This can happen in various SAP transactions or screens where the layout of the UI elements is not properly configured or when the screen is not rendered correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  UI Layout Issues: The layout of the screen may have overlapping elements, which can occur due to customizations or modifications in the SAP GUI.
  Screen Resolution: The resolution or scaling settings of the display may cause elements to overlap.
  SAP GUI Version: Older versions of SAP GUI may have bugs or issues that lead to improper rendering of UI elements.
  Custom Development: If there are custom screens or enhancements, they may not be properly designed, leading to overlapping elements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Adjust Screen Resolution: Change the display settings of your monitor