How To Fix 37858 - No column for header element in table control

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 858

• Message text: No column for header element in table control

What causes this issue?

You placed the title element in the table control at a position where
it could not be assigned to a column element.

System Response

The element cannot be incorporated in the table control.

How to fix this error?

Create the column element before you try to place a title element for
it.
Note: Not every column element must have a corresponding title element.
The assignment is generated between title elements and column elements
that have identical x-coordinates.

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 37858 - No column for header element in table control ?

  The SAP error message "37858 No column for header element in table control" typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI programming, particularly when dealing with table controls in screen programming (dynpro). This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the header elements defined in the table control and the actual columns that are available in the table control.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Field Definitions: The header elements defined in the table control do not correspond to any of the columns that have been defined in the table control.
  Incorrect Table Control Configuration: The table control may not be properly configured to display the fields that are intended to be shown.
  Field Name Changes: If the field names in the underlying data structure have changed, but the table control has not been updated accordingly, this error can occur.
  Missing Field Assignments: If the fields that are supposed to be displayed in the table control are not assigned correctly in the screen painter.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Control Configuration:
  
  Open the screen in the Screen Painter (SE80 or SE41).
  Verify that the table control is correctly configured with the appropriate columns and header elements.
  Ensure that each header element has a corresponding column defined in the table control.
  
  
  
  Update Field Definitions:
  
  If there have been changes to the underlying data structure (like a structure or table), ensure that the table control is updated to reflect these changes.
  Make sure that the field names in the table control match the field names in the data structure.
  
  
  
  Reassign Fields:
  
  In the Screen Painter, check the field assignments for the table control.
  Ensure that all fields that need to be displayed are correctly assigned to the respective columns in the table control.
  
  
  
  Regenerate the Screen:
  
  Sometimes, regenerating the screen can help resolve issues related to inconsistencies. You can do this by saving and activating the screen again.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using the debugger to trace the flow of data and see where the mismatch occurs.
  
  
  
  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 and table control.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to table controls and error message 37858.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on screen programming and table controls for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message "37858 No column for header element in table control."