How To Fix R1191 - Application object &1: No sections exist for screen &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Application object &1: No sections exist for screen &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1191 - Application object &1: No sections exist for screen &2 ?

  The SAP error message R1191 indicates that there is an issue with the application object in the SAP system, specifically that there are no sections defined for the specified screen. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI programming or when working with screen variants.
  Cause:
  The error message "Application object &1: No sections exist for screen &2" can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Sections: The screen in question does not have any sections defined. Sections are necessary for the layout and organization of the screen.
  Incorrect Configuration: The application object may not be properly configured, leading to the absence of sections.
  Transport Issues: If the application object was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly, resulting in missing sections.
  Development Errors: There may be errors in the development of the screen or application object that prevent sections from being displayed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Screen Configuration:
  
  Go to the screen definition in the SAP GUI (using transaction SE80 or SE41).
  Verify that the sections are defined for the screen. If they are missing, you will need to create them.
  
  
  
  Review Application Object:
  
  Ensure that the application object is correctly configured and that all necessary components are in place.
  Check if the application object is active and properly linked to the screen.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If sections were not transported, you may need to manually create them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant code to see if there are any logical errors that prevent sections from being displayed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application object and screen to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE41 (Menu Painter), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Module).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to the specific error message or application object.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for information on screen programming and application object configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.