How To Fix 37750 - Maximum element size exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 750

• Message text: Maximum element size exceeded

What causes this issue?

The width and/or height of the screen element is larger than allowed.

System Response

The previous size of the element remains unchanged.

How to fix this error?

Restrict the size to the maximum permitted values.
Currently, the maximum width is 132. There is no height restriction.
The size of a screen elements is also restricted by the size of its
container, in particular, the screen itself. The exception to this are
containers that contain scrollable areas for their visible elements,
such as table controls and tabstrip controls.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37750 - Maximum element size exceeded ?

  The SAP error message "37750 Maximum element size exceeded" typically occurs when you are trying to process or transfer data that exceeds the maximum allowable size for a particular element in SAP. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with data structures, internal tables, or when transferring data between systems.
  Cause:
  
  Data Size Limitations: Each data element in SAP has a defined maximum size. If you attempt to insert or process data that exceeds this size, you will encounter this error.
  Data Structure Definitions: If you are using custom data structures or tables, they may not be defined with sufficient size to accommodate the data being processed.
  File Uploads: When uploading files, if the file size or the size of individual records exceeds the defined limits, this error can occur.
  Interface Issues: When interfacing with external systems, the data being sent or received may exceed the defined limits in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Length: Review the data being processed to ensure that it does not exceed the maximum length defined for the relevant fields or structures.
  Adjust Data Structures: If you are working with custom structures or tables, consider increasing the size of the fields that are causing the issue.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks before processing data to ensure that it adheres to the size constraints.
  Split Data: If possible, split the data into smaller chunks that fit within the size limits and process them separately.
  Review Configuration: If the error occurs during data transfer or interface processing, review the configuration settings to ensure they are set up correctly to handle the expected data sizes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the definitions of the data structures involved.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, consider debugging the program to identify where the error is being triggered and what data is causing it.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module or functionality you are working with to understand the data size limitations.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.