How To Fix 37885 - Unable to format data. Exit program?

37885 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 885

• Message text: Unable to format data. Exit program?

What causes this issue?

An internal error occurred in the graphical layout editor while trying
to format the data for transmission to the application server.

System Response

The system assumes that the screen data cannot be transmitted
correctly,and therefore asks you whether you want to exit the graphical
layout editor.

How to fix this error?

If you choose "Yes", the program ends. Control returns to the Screen
Painter transaction on the application server, and the alphanumeric
layout editor is started. All changes you made since you last saved the
screen are lost. If you now choose "Settings -> Graph. Screen Painter"
to reset the graphical layout editor, the graphical editor is restarted
on the frontend when you next start the layout editor.
If you choose "No", you can carry on working with the graphical layout
editor and try other operations (such as "Cancel") to return control to
the Screen Painter transaction. If this does not work, you should
choose "Yes" to exit the graphical layout editor.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37885 - Unable to format data. Exit program? ?

  The SAP error message 37885, "Unable to format data. Exit program," typically occurs when there is an issue with the formatting of data in a report or program. This error can arise from various reasons, including incorrect data types, issues with the data source, or problems in the code logic.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being processed may not match the expected data type, leading to formatting issues.
  Null or Invalid Data: The presence of null or invalid data in the fields being formatted can cause this error.
  Incorrect Field Lengths: If the length of the data exceeds the defined length in the program, it can lead to formatting errors.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the program, they may not handle certain data correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the data types in the program