How To Fix 37862 - Header element(s) also deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 862

• Message text: Header element(s) also deleted

What causes this issue?

You deleted one or more columns of a table control.

System Response

The corresponding title elements have also been deleted, since they
could no longer be assigned to a table control column.

How to fix this error?

If you no longer needed the title elements, you can ignore this
warning. If, on the other hand, you want to retain them, undo the
deletion by choosing Edit -> Undo, and move the title elements to a new
position before deleting the original column elements.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37862 - Header element(s) also deleted ?

  The SAP error message "37862: Header element(s) also deleted" typically occurs in the context of document processing, such as when working with purchase orders, sales orders, or other transactional documents. This error indicates that when you attempt to delete a line item or a specific element within a document, the system recognizes that the header element (the main document) is also being affected or deleted as a result of this action.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Deletion of Header Elements: The error is triggered when the system detects that the deletion of a line item or sub-element will lead to the deletion of the entire document header. This is often due to the configuration of the document structure in SAP, where certain line items are dependent on the header.
  
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for certain deletions. For example, if the document is already processed or has been posted,