How To Fix DB806 - Screen contains overlapping objects

DB806 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Screen contains overlapping objects

What causes this issue?

The attributes of the report &V3& contain the screen number &V2& as a
model sceeen number. This means that the selection screen should be
generated from the model screen &V2& of the program &V1& (logical
database access routine), but this screen does not exist.

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 DB806 - Screen contains overlapping objects ?

  The SAP error message DB806, which states "Screen contains overlapping objects," typically occurs when there are overlapping UI elements on a screen in an SAP application. This can happen during the development of SAP GUI screens using the Screen Painter or when modifying existing screens.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping UI Elements: The most common cause of this error is that two or more screen elements (like text fields, buttons, etc.) are positioned in such a way that they overlap each other. This can happen if the coordinates of the elements are not set correctly.
  Screen Layout Issues: Changes made to the screen layout without proper adjustments to the positions of the elements can lead to overlaps.
  Incorrect Screen Size: If the screen size is not set correctly, it may lead to elements being placed outside the visible area or overlapping with other elements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Element Positions: Open the screen in the Screen Painter and check the positions