How To Fix EC195 - You must specify the window size with a status for dialog boxes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 195

• Message text: You must specify the window size with a status for dialog boxes

What causes this issue?

You attempted to perform a simulation for a dialog box, but you can do
this only by specifying a window size or a screen to be displayed.

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?

Specify the size of the dialog box in lines and columns or the number
of the screen to be displayed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC195 - You must specify the window size with a status for dialog boxes ?

  The SAP error message EC195, which states "You must specify the window size with a status for dialog boxes," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of dialog boxes in the SAP GUI. This error is often related to the settings in the SAP screen painter or the way the dialog box is defined in the program.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Window Size Definition: The dialog box does not have a defined size (height and width) in the screen attributes.
  Incorrect Screen Attributes: The screen attributes for the dialog box may not be set correctly, leading to the system not being able to render the dialog box properly.
  Programmatic Issues: If the dialog box is being created dynamically in the ABAP code, it may not have the necessary parameters set.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Screen Attributes:
  
  Go to the screen painter (transaction SE80 or SE41) and check the attributes of the dialog box.
  Ensure that the window size (height and width) is specified correctly.
  
  
  
  Modify the ABAP Code:
  
  If the dialog box is created in ABAP code, ensure that the SET WINDOW statement is used to define the size of the dialog box.
  Example:
  SET WINDOW 'WindowName' SIZE 80 25.
  
  
  
  
  Review the Program Logic:
  
  Ensure that the logic for displaying the dialog box is correct and that all necessary parameters are being passed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the program to ensure that the dialog box displays correctly without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for screen programming and dialog box creation to ensure compliance with best practices.
  Community Forums: Look for discussions in SAP community forums or SAP support channels for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance, as they may need to investigate deeper into the configuration or code.