How To Fix M3701 - Different GUI statuses exist for the initial screen

M3701 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Different GUI statuses exist for the initial screen

What causes this issue?

After entering data on the initial screen, the current screen sequence
configuration in Customizing has resulted in the system determining a
different GUI status for the initial screen than at the start.

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?

Please correct the configuration in Customizing so that this can no
longer occur.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3701 - Different GUI statuses exist for the initial screen ?

  The SAP error message M3701, which states "Different GUI statuses exist for the initial screen," typically occurs when there are inconsistencies in the GUI status of the initial screen of a transaction. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Multiple GUI Statuses: The transaction might have multiple GUI statuses defined, and the system is unable to determine which one to use for the initial screen.
  Custom Development: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the transaction, they might lead to conflicts in the GUI status.
  User-Specific Settings: Sometimes, user-specific settings or profiles can cause discrepancies in how the GUI status is applied.
  Transport Issues: If the GUI status was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there might be inconsistencies in the transport.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check GUI Status: Verify the GUI status assigned to the transaction. You can do this by using transaction SE80 or SE41 to check the GUI status definitions.
  Consistency