How To Fix BB061 - You can only change the priority and the active flag on SAP subscreens


BB061 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BB - Coding Block

  • Message number: 061

  • Message text: You can only change the priority and the active flag on SAP subscreens

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  • What causes this issue?

    The changes you can make to SAP subscreens are very limited.
    You can only change the "Priority" and the "Active" indicator.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BB061 - You can only change the priority and the active flag on SAP subscreens ?
    The SAP error message BB061, which states "You can only change the priority and the active flag on SAP subscreens," typically occurs when you are trying to make changes to a screen or subscreen in a way that is not permitted by the system. This error is often encountered in the context of screen modifications in SAP's screen painter or when working with custom screens in ABAP.
    
    Cause: The error is triggered when you attempt to modify properties of a screen or subscreen that are not allowed. Specifically, in SAP, certain attributes of screens (like layout, fields, etc.) can only be modified under specific conditions. The message indicates that only the priority and the active flag can be changed for the subscreen you are working on.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Check Screen Attributes: Ensure that you are only trying to change the allowed attributes of the subscreen. You can

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