How To Fix 37873 - Place the online help pushbutton on the dynpro

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 873

• Message text: Place the online help pushbutton on the dynpro

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37873 - Place the online help pushbutton on the dynpro ?

  The SAP error message 37873, which states "Place the online help pushbutton on the dynpro," typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI development, particularly when working with screen (dynpro) design in transaction SE80 or SE41. This error indicates that the online help button, which is essential for providing users with context-sensitive help, is missing from the screen layout.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of the online help pushbutton on the screen (dynpro) you are working on. In SAP, the online help button is a standard feature that allows users to access help documentation related to the current screen or transaction. If this button is not included in the screen design, the system will generate this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to add the online help pushbutton to the dynpro. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Open the Screen in Screen Painter:
  
  Go to transaction SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Select the appropriate program or function group.
  Navigate to the screen (dynpro) that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Edit the Screen Layout:
  
  Open the screen in the Screen Painter.
  In the layout editor, look for the area where you can add buttons.
  
  
  
  Add the Online Help Button:
  
  You can add the online help button by using the "Pushbutton" element.
  Set the properties of the button to make it an online help button. This typically involves setting the function code to a specific value (e.g., HELP).
  
  
  
  Adjust Button Properties:
  
  Ensure that the button is properly labeled (e.g., "Help") and positioned appropriately on the screen.
  Make sure that the button is linked to the appropriate help documentation.
  
  
  
  Save and Activate:
  
  After making the changes, save the screen and activate it.
  Test the screen to ensure that the online help button appears and functions correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Online Help Configuration: Ensure that the help documentation is correctly configured in the system. This may involve creating or linking to the appropriate help text or documentation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that users have the necessary authorizations to access online help features.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 37873 and provide users with the necessary online help functionality in your SAP application.