How To Fix BDT_SUBSCREEN104 - All available subscreen containers with tab strips are in use

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BDT_SUBSCREEN - Messages Coming from BDT in Subscreen

• Message number: 104

• Message text: All available subscreen containers with tab strips are in use

What causes this issue?

There are only five subscreen containers with tab strips. Under normal
circumstances this supply should be more than sufficient. If you want
to display many encapsulated BDT dialog screens and/or many BDT
instances at the same time, the situation can arise that there are no
more subscreen containers.

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?

Reduce the number of encapsulated BDT dialog fields and/or the number
of BDT instances that you want to display at the same time.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BDT_SUBSCREEN104 - All available subscreen containers with tab strips are in use ?

  The SAP error message BDT_SUBSCREEN104 indicates that all available subscreen containers with tab strips are currently in use. This typically occurs in the context of Business Data Toolset (BDT) or when working with custom screens that utilize tab strips for organizing subscreens.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Subscreen Limit: The error arises when the system attempts to display more subscreens with tab strips than the maximum allowed. Each tab strip can only hold a limited number of subscreens, and if this limit is reached, the system cannot display additional subscreens.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the BDT settings or the way the subscreens are defined in the application.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that add additional subscreens, they may inadvertently exceed the limits set by the standard SAP configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Subscreen Usage: Check the configuration of the subscreens and tab strips in your application. Ensure that you are not trying to