How To Fix 37623 - Icon & not permitted for this object type (icon name not changed)

37623 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 623

• Message text: Icon & not permitted for this object type (icon name not changed)

What causes this issue?

The name you specified identifies an icon that is not allowed for this
type of screen element.

System Response

The existing icon name remains unchanged.

How to fix this error?

Change the icon name or choose one from the list of icons allowed for
the current element. To display the list, choose the "Icon" function in
the layout editor, the attribute window, or the element list.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37623 - Icon & not permitted for this object type (icon name not changed) ?

  The SAP error message 37623, which states "Icon & not permitted for this object type," typically occurs when there is an attempt to assign an icon to an object type that does not support it. This can happen in various contexts within SAP, such as when customizing or configuring certain elements in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Type Restriction: The object type you are trying to assign the icon to does not allow for icon customization. Each object type in SAP has specific properties and restrictions, and not all of them support the use of icons.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings where the icon is being assigned, leading to the system rejecting the assignment.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the icon for the specified object type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Type Compatibility: Verify if the object type you are working with supports icon assignment.