Message type: E = Error
Message class: 37 - Screen Painter
Message number: 654
Message text: Screen limits exceeded (element not placed)
You tried to create a new element at a position where it collides with
the screen border.
The new element cannot be created.
Create the element again, choosing a position from which the element in
its initial size will not collide with the screen border.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
37654
- Screen limits exceeded (element not placed) ?The SAP error message "37654: Screen limits exceeded (element not placed)" typically occurs when there are too many screen elements defined in a screen (dynpro) in an SAP ABAP program. This can happen when the number of elements (like input fields, buttons, etc.) exceeds the limits set by the SAP system for a single screen.
Cause: Exceeding Element Limits: Each screen in SAP has a maximum number of elements that can be placed on it. If you try to add more elements than allowed, you will encounter this error. Complex Screen Design: If the screen is designed with a lot of fields, tables, or other UI elements, it can quickly reach the limit. Dynamic Screen Generation: If your program dynamically generates screen elements based on certain conditions, it may inadvertently exceed the limits.
Solution: Reduce the Number of Elements: Review the screen layout and try to reduce the number of elements. This can be done by: Combining
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