How To Fix O7165 - Invalid APPEND maintenance screen specified. Dummy screen used.

O7165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O7 - IS-Oil: MRN Marketing Retail Network messages

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Invalid APPEND maintenance screen specified. Dummy screen used.

What causes this issue?

An invalid subscreen ID was specified for the current main screen. The
location management APPEND maintenance concept allows installations to
design their own screens for handling maintenance of data elements
defined in installation specific APPEND structures.
The subscreen ID is set by the installation using the 'Define APPEND
maintenance subscreen ID' step in the location management IMG.

System Response

A non-functioning 'dummy' is displayed.

How to fix this error?

Determine the correct subscreen ID for this main screen and enter this
ID in the location management IMG.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O7165 - Invalid APPEND maintenance screen specified. Dummy screen used. ?

  The SAP error message O7165, which states "Invalid APPEND maintenance screen specified. Dummy screen used," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of a maintenance screen in the SAP system. This error is related to the use of the APPEND statement in the context of screen programming, particularly when working with custom screens or enhancements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Screen Number: The screen number specified in the APPEND statement may not exist or is incorrectly defined.
  Missing Screen Definition: The screen might not be defined in the screen painter or is not properly activated.
  Incorrect Program Logic: The program logic may not be correctly set up to handle the screen, leading to the system defaulting to a dummy screen.
  Transport Issues: If the screen was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Screen Number: Verify that the screen number specified in the APPEND statement is correct and