How To Fix 37850 - Collision in table control (element not included)

37850 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 850

• Message text: Collision in table control (element not included)

What causes this issue?

There is already an element at the requested position in the table
control.

System Response

The element cannot be added to the table control.

How to fix this error?

Position the element elsewhere in the table control.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37850 - Collision in table control (element not included) ?

  The SAP error message 37850, which states "Collision in table control (element not included)," typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI when there is an issue with the table control in a screen or a transaction. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the data elements defined in the table control and the data being processed or displayed.
  Causes:
  
  Mismatch in Field Definitions: The fields defined in the table control may not match the fields in the underlying data structure or database table.
  Changes in Data Structure: If there have been recent changes to the data structure (like adding or removing fields) without updating the corresponding table control, this error can occur.
  Screen Layout Issues: The screen layout may not be properly configured, leading to inconsistencies in how data is displayed or processed.
  Buffering Issues: Sometimes, issues with the SAP GUI buffer can lead to this error, especially if the screen has