How To Fix 37790 - Radio button does not have field name (unable to create group)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 790

• Message text: Radio button does not have field name (unable to create group)

What causes this issue?

One or more of the selected radio buttons does not have a name. Since
radio buttons are assigned to input/output fields in the program, they
must have a name.

System Response

The radio button group cannot be defined.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that you have assigned a name to all of the radio buttons and
then define the group.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37790 - Radio button does not have field name (unable to create group) ?

  The SAP error message 37790, "Radio button does not have field name (unable to create group)," typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI programming, particularly when dealing with screen elements in a dialog program or a module pool. This error indicates that a radio button control is not properly associated with a field name, which is necessary for the radio button to function correctly within a group.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Name: The radio button control does not have an associated field name. In SAP, radio buttons need to be linked to a field in order to determine their state (selected or not selected).
  Incorrect Grouping: Radio buttons must be grouped together using the same field name to function as a set. If they are not grouped correctly, the system cannot determine which button is selected.
  Screen Layout Issues: There may be issues in the screen layout or the way the radio buttons are defined in the screen painter.
  
  Solution:
  
  Assign Field Name: Ensure that each radio button has a field name assigned to it. This can be done in the screen painter by selecting the radio button and entering a field name in the properties.
  Group Radio Buttons: Make sure that all radio buttons that are meant to be part of the same group share the same field name. This allows the system to recognize them as a group and manage their states correctly.
  Check Screen Attributes: Review the screen attributes and ensure that the radio buttons are correctly defined in the screen layout. If necessary, recreate the radio buttons with the correct properties.
  Recompile the Program: After making changes, recompile the program to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the ABAP documentation for more details on screen programming and the use of radio buttons.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugger to trace the program execution and identify where the radio button is being defined and how it is being used.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or SAP Notes for similar issues and solutions provided by other users or SAP support.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 37790 and ensure that your radio buttons function correctly within your SAP application.