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)

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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:
  
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