How To Fix 37598 - GUI release & lower than system release &. Continue with alpha screen.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 598

• Message text: GUI release & lower than system release &. Continue with alpha screen.

What causes this issue?

You want to use the Graphical Layout Editor.
However, your SAPGUI release is older than the SAP system release
version.

System Response

You cannot use the Graphical Layout Editor if your SAPGUI release is
not the same as your current SAP System release or a more recent SAPGUI
version.
The system rejects the Graphical Layout Editor call and branches to
the Alphanumeric Layout Editor.

How to fix this error?

Please use a current SAPGUI version.

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 37598 - GUI release & lower than system release &. Continue with alpha screen. ?

  The SAP error message "37598: GUI release & lower than system release &. Continue with alpha screen." typically indicates a compatibility issue between the SAP GUI (Graphical User Interface) version you are using and the version of the SAP system you are trying to connect to. This error occurs when the SAP GUI version is older than the version of the SAP system, which can lead to functionality issues or unsupported features.
  Cause:
  
  Version Mismatch: The primary cause of this error is that the SAP GUI version installed on your machine is not compatible with the SAP system version. The GUI version is older than the system version.
  Deprecated Features: The system may be using features that are not supported in the older GUI version.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not aligned between the GUI and the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Upgrade SAP GUI: The most straightforward solution is to upgrade your SAP GUI to a version that is compatible with the SAP system you are accessing. You can download the latest version of SAP GUI from the SAP Support Portal or your organization's software distribution platform.
  
  
  Check Compatibility: Before upgrading, check the compatibility matrix provided by SAP to ensure that the version of the GUI you plan to install is compatible with the version of the SAP system you are using.
  
  
  Contact IT Support: If you are unsure about how to upgrade or if you encounter issues during the upgrade process, contact your IT support team for assistance.
  
  
  Use Alternative Access: If upgrading the GUI is not immediately possible, you may consider accessing the SAP system through a different method, such as using a web-based interface (SAP Fiori, for example) if available.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to GUI compatibility issues. SAP frequently publishes notes that address known issues and provide guidance on resolving them.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for both the GUI and the SAP system to understand the features and limitations of each version.
  Testing: After upgrading, test the connection to the SAP system to ensure that the error is resolved and that all necessary functionalities are working as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your SAP GUI is compatible with the SAP system you are using.