How To Fix DB808 - Incorrect position/length on screen

DB808 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Incorrect position/length on screen

What causes this issue?

You attempted to use the statements SELECTION-SCREEN BEGIN OF LINE and
SELECTION-SCREEN END OF LINE to define a line of the selection screen,
but the parameter &V3& defined for this line of the screen is too
long. The parameter was meant to be displayed at position &V1& with an
output length of &V2&, but the length of the selection screen line
(which may be in a box) is only &V4& characters.

System Response

Unable to generate the selection screen.

How to fix this error?

Correct the code.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB808 - Incorrect position/length on screen ?

  The SAP error message DB808 "Incorrect position/length on screen" typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the expected screen layout and the actual data being processed. This can happen for various reasons, including issues with the screen definition, data inconsistencies, or problems with the underlying database.
  Causes:
  
  Screen Layout Issues: The screen layout defined in the SAP GUI may not match the data being processed. This can happen if the screen has been modified or if there are inconsistencies in the field definitions.
  Data Length Mismatch: The length of the data being displayed may exceed the defined length in the screen layout, leading to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that modify standard screens, they may not handle data correctly, resulting in this error.
  Database Issues: Corruption or inconsistencies in the database can also lead to this error, especially if the data being retrieved does not conform to the