How To Fix 37854 - Falls short of table control width

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 854

• Message text: Falls short of table control width

What causes this issue?

The step loop that you wanted to convert into a table control occupies
less than the five columns required for a tbale control.

System Response

The step loop cannot be converted into a table control.

How to fix this error?

Widen the step loop to at leats five columns and then perform the
conversion again.
Note: It is sufficient to extend the step loop boundary to the new
width, since it is the boundary that sets the new location and width of
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 37854 - Falls short of table control width ?

  The SAP error message "37854 Falls short of table control width" typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI when dealing with table controls in screen programming (dynpro). This error indicates that the total width of the columns defined in a table control exceeds the width of the table control itself, which can lead to display issues.
  Cause:
  
  Column Width Exceeds Control Width: The combined width of the columns defined in the table control exceeds the width of the table control area on the screen.
  Screen Layout Issues: The screen layout may not be properly configured, leading to misalignment or overflow of the table control.
  Dynamic Changes: If the table control is dynamically adjusted at runtime, it may not account for the total width correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust Column Widths: Review the widths of the individual columns in the table control. Ensure that their total width does not exceed the width of the table control itself. You can do this in the screen painter (SE80 or SE41) by adjusting the column widths.
  
  
  Resize Table Control: If possible, increase the width of the table control to accommodate the total width of the columns. This can also be done in the screen painter.
  
  
  Check Screen Attributes: Ensure that the screen attributes are set correctly. Sometimes, the screen size may be set incorrectly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Review Dynamic Adjustments: If the table control is being modified dynamically in the code, ensure that the adjustments do not lead to exceeding the control's width.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the screen to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the table control displays correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE41 (Menu Painter) to access and modify the screen layout.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on screen programming and table controls for best practices and guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.