How To Fix DB816 - Screen contains overlapping objects

DB816 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Screen contains overlapping objects

What causes this issue?

You used

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

SELECTION-SCREEN PUSHBUTTON &V3&
to define a pushbutton in database include &V4& at position &V2& with
lenght &V1&. However, there is already an object in this area, defined
in a previous PARAMETERS, SELECT-OPTIONS or SELECTION-SCREEN statement.
This can occur in particular when you use
SELECTION-SCREEN POSITION ...
or specify positions explicitly using
SELECTION-SCREEN COMMENT
ULINE
PUSHBUTTON

System Response

The system cannot generate the selection screen.

How to fix this error?

Correct the coding by changing the position of the pushbutton.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB816 - Screen contains overlapping objects ?

  The SAP error message DB816, which states "Screen contains overlapping objects," typically occurs when there are overlapping screen elements in a Dynpro (dynamic program) screen. This can happen during the screen design phase in the SAP GUI, particularly when using the Screen Painter tool.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Screen Elements: The most common cause of this error is that two or more screen elements (like text fields, input fields, buttons, etc.) are placed in such a way that they overlap each other on the screen.
  Incorrect Coordinates: If the coordinates (X and Y positions) of the screen elements are not set correctly, it can lead to overlaps.
  Screen Layout Changes: Changes made to the screen layout without proper adjustments to the positions of existing elements can also cause overlaps.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Screen Layout: Open the screen in the Screen Painter and visually inspect the layout for overlapping elements. Adjust the positions of the elements to ensure they do