How To Fix 37785 - Group must contain at least 2 pushbuttons

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 785

• Message text: Group must contain at least 2 pushbuttons

What causes this issue?

You selected a group of screen elements that you want to define as a
radio button group. However, there is only one radio button. A radio
button group must consist of at least two radio buttons, since they are
intended to allow users to chose between alternatives.

System Response

The radio button group cannot be defined.

How to fix this error?

Redefine the group so that it contains at least two radio buttons. You
may first need to create a new radio button.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37785 - Group must contain at least 2 pushbuttons ?

  The SAP error message 37785, which states "Group must contain at least 2 pushbuttons," typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI programming, particularly when working with screen elements in a dialog program or module pool. This error indicates that a group of pushbuttons (usually defined in a screen layout) does not meet the minimum requirement of having at least two pushbuttons.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You have defined a group of pushbuttons in a screen (using the Screen Painter) but have only included one pushbutton in that group.
  The system requires at least two pushbuttons to properly manage the group behavior, such as enabling navigation or providing options for user interaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Screen Layout:
  
  Open the screen in the Screen Painter (transaction SE80 or SE41).
  Locate the group of pushbuttons that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Add an Additional Pushbutton:
  
  If there is only one pushbutton in the group, add another pushbutton to the group.
  Ensure that both pushbuttons are properly defined and have unique function codes.
  
  
  
  Review Group Properties:
  
  Ensure that the properties of the pushbutton group are correctly set. The group should be defined in such a way that it can handle multiple buttons.
  
  
  
  Test the Screen:
  
  After making the changes, activate the screen and test it to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Issues:
  
  If the error persists, review the program logic and ensure that there are no other issues related to the screen or pushbutton definitions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Pushbutton Groups: In SAP GUI programming, pushbuttons can be grouped to manage their behavior collectively. This is useful for creating a cohesive user interface.
  Function Codes: Each pushbutton should have a unique function code that is handled in the PAI (Process After Input) module of the screen.
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to SAP's official documentation on screen programming and the use of pushbuttons in dialog programs.
  
  By ensuring that your pushbutton group contains at least two buttons, you should be able to resolve the error message 37785 effectively.