How To Fix 37708 - Selection contains fields that cannot be taken over

37708 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Selection contains fields that cannot be taken over

What causes this issue?

At least one of the ABAP Dictionary fields that you tried to transfer
to the screen cannot be displayed on the screen. This restriction is
defined in the ABAP Dictionary.

System Response

The affected fields have been removed from the selection.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of the affectd ABAP Dictionary fields and correct
them if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37708 - Selection contains fields that cannot be taken over ?

  The SAP error message 37708, which states "Selection contains fields that cannot be taken over," typically occurs when there is an issue with the selection criteria in a report or transaction. This error indicates that the fields you are trying to use in your selection do not match the expected fields for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Field Compatibility: The fields selected in the report or transaction may not be compatible with the data structure or the underlying database table.
  Field Status: Some fields may be set as "display only" or "input only," which means they cannot be used in the selection criteria.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch in data types between the selected fields and the expected fields in the database.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields or data.
  Custom Development: If there are custom reports or transactions, the logic may