How To Fix MDGBP043 - You can only delete screen containers if all screens are re-generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDGBP - Master Data Governance: Business Partner specific messages

• Message number: 043

• Message text: You can only delete screen containers if all screens are re-generated

What causes this issue?

Screen containers can be used by several screens that may be also be in
different clients and/or application objects. For this reason, you can
only delete screen containers if you then re-generate all screens in all
clients and application objects. However, in the current selection you
restricted the quantity of screens to be re-generated.

System Response

Error message. No re-generation is executed.

How to fix this error?

Normally you should not delete generated screen containers. Instead,
deselect the "Delete screen containers" flag in the selection screen.
You can now restrict the number of screens to be re-generated by client,
application object and screen.
In exceptional cases (inconsistent assignment of screens to screen
containers) it might be necessary to delete all the screen containers
that exist in the system, and to re-generate all screens. In such an
event, select the "Delete screen containers" flag. You are then unable
to make a selection for the client, application object, and screen,
meaning that all screens in the system are re-generated.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDGBP043 - You can only delete screen containers if all screens are re-generated ?

  The SAP error message MDGBP043 indicates that you are trying to delete screen containers in a transaction or program, but the system is preventing you from doing so because not all screens have been re-generated. This is a common issue when working with screen modifications in SAP, particularly in the context of screen programming using the Screen Painter or when dealing with custom screens.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because SAP requires that all screens associated with a program or module pool be re-generated before you can delete any screen containers. This is a safeguard to ensure that the integrity of the program is maintained and that there are no inconsistencies in the screen definitions.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Re-generate All Screens:
  
  Open the screen painter (transaction SE80 or SE41).
  Navigate to the relevant program or module pool.
  Select the screens that are associated with the program.
  Use the "Generate" option to regenerate all screens. This can usually be done by selecting the program and then choosing the "Generate" option from the menu.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or references to the screen containers you are trying to delete. If other screens or programs reference these containers, you may need to update or remove those references first.
  
  
  
  Delete the Screen Containers:
  
  After successfully regenerating the screens, you should be able to delete the screen containers without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and plan to transport changes to a production environment, ensure that all changes are properly transported and tested.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator), SE41 (Menu Painter), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for managing screens and their components.
  Screen Painter: Understanding how to use the Screen Painter effectively can help you manage screen elements and containers more efficiently.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to screen generation and management, as there may be updates or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDGBP043 error and successfully manage your screen containers in SAP.