How To Fix 37853 - Falls short of minimum table control height

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Falls short of minimum table control height

What causes this issue?

The step loop that you wanted to convert into a table control contains
less than the four lines of the screen required by a table control.
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System Response

The step loop could not be converted into a table control.

How to fix this error?

Enlarge the step loop to at least four lines and perform the conversion
again.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37853 - Falls short of minimum table control height ?

  The SAP error message "37853 Falls short of minimum table control height" typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI when a table control in a screen is not tall enough to display its contents properly. This can happen due to various reasons, such as screen layout issues, configuration settings, or specific data being displayed.
  Cause:
  
  Screen Layout Issues: The height of the table control may have been set too low in the screen layout, preventing it from displaying all the necessary rows.
  Dynamic Content: If the content of the table control changes dynamically (e.g., based on user input or data retrieval), it may exceed the predefined height.
  Custom Development: If there are custom screens or modifications in the SAP system, they may not adhere to the minimum height requirements for table controls.
  SAP GUI Settings: Sometimes, the settings in the SAP GUI can affect how screens are rendered, leading to display issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust Table Control Height: 
  
  Go to the screen painter (SE80 or SE41) and adjust the height of the table control to meet the minimum height requirement.
  Ensure that the height is sufficient to display the expected number of rows.
  
  
  
  Check Screen Attributes: 
  
  Review the attributes of the screen and the table control to ensure they are set correctly.
  Make sure that the table control is configured to allow for dynamic resizing if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code: 
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it does not inadvertently set the height of the table control too low.
  Check for any logic that might be affecting the display of the table control.
  
  
  
  Test in Different Environments: 
  
  Sometimes, the issue may be specific to a particular environment (e.g., development, testing, production). Test the screen in different environments to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that can resolve known issues.
  If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP GUI Version: Ensure that you are using a compatible version of SAP GUI, as older versions may have bugs or limitations that could lead to display issues.
  Screen Design Best Practices: Familiarize yourself with best practices for screen design in SAP to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on designing screens and using table controls effectively.
  
  By addressing the height of the table control and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message 37853.