How To Fix CG040 - No free ID available for graphics window

CG040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CG - VarChart graphic (network, hierarchy, Gantt chart)

• Message number: 040

• Message text: No free ID available for graphics window

What causes this issue?

The system tried to open an additional graphics window (bar chart,
network). It could not do so because the maximum number of windows that
may be opened at the same time has been exceeded.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Close at least one of the graphics windows and call the desired graphic
again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CG040 - No free ID available for graphics window ?

  The SAP error message CG040: No free ID available for graphics window typically occurs when the system runs out of available identifiers for graphics windows. This can happen in various scenarios, especially when dealing with graphical outputs in SAP, such as in the context of SAP Graphics, SAP GUI, or when using certain reporting tools.
  Causes:
  
  Exhaustion of Graphics IDs: The system has a limited number of IDs that can be assigned to graphics windows. If too many graphics windows are opened without being closed, or if there are memory leaks, the system may run out of available IDs.
  Session Limits: Each user session has a limit on the number of graphics windows that can be opened. If this limit is reached, new graphics windows cannot be created.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that limit the number of graphics windows or IDs available.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Close Unused Graphics Windows: If you