How To Fix 37852 - Header element in table control shortened

37852 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Header element in table control shortened

What causes this issue?

The width of the table control column is insufficient to display the
whole of the title element.

System Response

The displayed length of the title element has been shortened to that of
the column width.

How to fix this error?

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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 37852 - Header element in table control shortened ?

  The SAP error message "37852 Header element in table control shortened" typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI when dealing with table controls in a screen or a report. This error indicates that the header element of a table control has been truncated or shortened, which can lead to display issues or functionality problems in the application.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The most common cause of this error is that the length of the header field in the table control exceeds the defined length in the data dictionary or the screen layout.
  Screen Layout Issues: If the screen layout is not properly configured, it may lead to the header being displayed incorrectly.
  Data Dictionary Changes: Changes in the underlying data dictionary (like field length changes) that are not reflected in the screen layout can also cause this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Lengths: Verify the field lengths defined in the data dictionary (SE11) for the fields