How To Fix IB_CONTRACTS004 - Error occured during instancing of cl_gui_custom_containers

IB_CONTRACTS004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IB_CONTRACTS - IB: Messages for Function Group IBase Contracts

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Error occured during instancing of cl_gui_custom_containers

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IB_CONTRACTS004 - Details

• The SAP error message IB_CONTRACTS004 indicating that an error occurred during the instancing of cl_gui_custom_containers typically relates to issues with the graphical user interface (GUI) components in SAP. This error can arise in various contexts, often when trying to create or display a custom container in an SAP GUI application.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing GUI Components: The required GUI components or libraries may not be available or properly installed.
  Incorrect Container Configuration: The parameters or settings used to instantiate the custom container may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Memory Issues: Insufficient memory or resources on the client machine can lead to failures in creating GUI components.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or display the custom container.
  SAP GUI Version: Compatibility issues between the SAP GUI version and the application code can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check GUI Installation: Ensure that the SAP GUI is properly installed and updated to the latest