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How To Fix 37654 - Screen limits exceeded (element not placed)


37654 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

  • Message number: 654

  • Message text: Screen limits exceeded (element not placed)

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  • What causes this issue?

    You tried to create a new element at a position where it collides with
    the screen border.

    System Response

    The new element cannot be created.

    How to fix this error?

    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 - Details

  • 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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