How To Fix R1397 - Delete dynpro containers only if all screens are regenerated

R1397 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 397

• Message text: Delete dynpro containers only if all screens are regenerated

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 R1397 - Delete dynpro containers only if all screens are regenerated ?

  The SAP error message R1397, "Delete dynpro containers only if all screens are regenerated," typically occurs during the development of SAP GUI screens (dynpros) when there is an inconsistency in the screen flow logic or when changes are made to the screen without properly regenerating all related screens.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Screen State: The error usually arises when a developer attempts to delete or modify dynpro containers (like subscreens or screen elements) without ensuring that all screens that reference these containers have been regenerated.
  Changes Not Reflected: If changes are made to the screen layout or logic, but the associated screens are not regenerated, the system may not recognize the current state of the screens, leading to this error.
  Development Environment Issues: Sometimes, issues in the development environment or transport requests can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Regenerate All Screens: The primary solution is to regenerate all screens associated with the program or module. This can be done