How To Fix 37801 - Step loop size too small

37801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Step loop size too small

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37801 - Step loop size too small ?

  The SAP error message "37801: Step loop size too small" typically occurs in the context of SAP ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with screen programming and the use of step loops in dialog programming. This error indicates that the size of the step loop defined in the screen is not sufficient to accommodate the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Size: The step loop defined in the screen has a size that is too small to hold the number of entries or the data being processed.
  Data Overflow: The data being passed to the step loop exceeds the defined size, leading to an overflow situation.
  Incorrect Screen Definition: The screen layout may not have been defined correctly, leading to a mismatch between the expected and actual data sizes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Step Loop Size:
  
  Go to the screen painter (SE80 or SE41) and locate the step loop in question.
  Increase the size of the step loop to accommodate the expected