How To Fix 37847 - Place the table control on the dynpro (wizard follows)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 847

• Message text: Place the table control on the dynpro (wizard follows)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37847 - Place the table control on the dynpro (wizard follows) ?

  The SAP error message 37847, which states "Place the table control on the dynpro (wizard follows)," typically occurs during the development of a screen (dynpro) in an SAP ABAP program when using the Screen Painter tool. This error indicates that a table control has not been properly placed on the screen layout.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a table control element on the screen layout when the system expects one. This can happen if:
  
  The developer has not added a table control to the screen.
  The table control was removed or not created correctly.
  There is a mismatch between the screen definition and the program logic that expects a table control.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Open the Screen Painter:
  
  Go to the transaction SE80 or SE41 and navigate to the relevant program or screen.
  
  
  
  Edit the Screen:
  
  Open the screen (dynpro) where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Add a Table Control:
  
  In the Screen Painter, use the toolbox to add a table control to the screen layout.
  Ensure that you define the table control properly, including the necessary attributes and fields.
  
  
  
  Define the Table Control:
  
  After placing the table control, you need to define the structure of the table control, including the fields that will be displayed.
  Make sure to link the table control to the appropriate data structure in your program.
  
  
  
  Check the Flow Logic:
  
  Ensure that the flow logic of the screen is correctly set up to handle the table control. This includes handling user actions like adding, deleting, or modifying entries in the table.
  
  
  
  Activate the Screen:
  
  After making the necessary changes, activate the screen and the program.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Execute the program to verify that the error has been resolved and that the table control is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table Control: A table control in SAP is a UI element that allows users to display and manipulate tabular data on a screen. It provides functionalities like scrolling, adding, and deleting rows.
  Screen Painter: This is a tool in SAP used for designing screens (dynpros) in ABAP programs. It allows developers to visually arrange UI elements.
  Flow Logic: This refers to the sequence of processing steps that occur when a user interacts with a screen. It is defined in the screen's flow logic section.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider checking the SAP community forums or consulting SAP documentation for more specific guidance related to your version of SAP.