How To Fix BB203 - Table control &1 is not contained in screen &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BB - Coding Block

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Table control &1 is not contained in screen &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BB203 - Table control &1 is not contained in screen &2 ?

  The SAP error message BB203, which states "Table control &1 is not contained in screen &2," typically occurs in the context of screen programming in SAP ABAP, particularly when dealing with table controls in dialog programming.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Mismatch in Screen Definition: The table control specified in the error message is not defined in the screen that is being processed. This could happen if the table control was removed from the screen layout but the code still references it.
  Incorrect Screen Number: The screen number referenced in the error message does not match the screen where the table control is defined.
  Dynamic Screen Changes: If the screen is dynamically changed at runtime, and the table control is not available in the current context, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BB203 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Screen Definition:
  
  Open the screen in the Screen Painter (transaction SE80 or SE41).
  Verify that the table control specified in the error message is indeed present on the screen.
  
  
  
  Review Code:
  
  Check the ABAP code where the table control is being referenced. Ensure that the correct screen number is being used and that the table control is being manipulated only when it is available.
  
  
  
  Recreate Table Control:
  
  If the table control was accidentally deleted or modified, you may need to recreate it in the Screen Painter.
  
  
  
  Dynamic Screen Handling:
  
  If you are using dynamic screen changes (using SET SCREEN or similar), ensure that the table control is available in the context of the screen you are switching to.
  
  
  
  Check for Conditional Logic:
  
  If there are conditions that determine whether the table control should be displayed, ensure that these conditions are correctly implemented and that the control is being initialized properly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE41 (Menu Painter), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Module).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for screen programming and table controls for more detailed guidance on how to properly define and manage table controls in your screens.
  Debugging: Use the debugger to trace the execution flow and identify where the error is triggered. This can help you understand the context in which the table control is being referenced.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BB203 error in your SAP application.