How To Fix 37617 - Element modified, since none of the Dictionary texts fits


37617 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

  • Message number: 617

  • Message text: Element modified, since none of the Dictionary texts fits

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  • What causes this issue?

    All of the texts in the ABAP Dictionary that belong to the element are
    too long for the current length of the element.

    System Response

    The existing text is not changed, and the element assumes the
    Dictionary reference "Modified, fixed". This means that the element is
    displayed at runtime with the text you assigned to it.

    How to fix this error?

    Lengthen the element and try again to create the ABAP Dictionary
    reference.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37617 - Element modified, since none of the Dictionary texts fits ?
    The SAP error message 37617, which states "Element modified, since none of the Dictionary texts fits," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the data in the database and the expected structure or definitions in the SAP Dictionary. This can happen for various reasons, such as changes in the data model, modifications to the underlying database tables, or inconsistencies in the data.
    Causes:
    
    Data Model Changes: If the structure of a table or field has been modified (e.g., adding or removing fields) and the corresponding data in the database does not match the new structure.
    Dictionary Texts: The error can occur if the texts or descriptions associated with a field or table in the Data Dictionary do not match the actual data or if they have been modified.
    Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the transport did not include all necessary objects

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