How To Fix R11520 - Client &1 appl. object &2 screen &3: Error generating dynpro container

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Client &1 appl. object &2 screen &3: Error generating dynpro container

What causes this issue?

Errors have occurred during screen generation. The reasons for this
could be:
The maximum length of the screen was exceeded. There may be no more than
199 lines per subscreen container.
The maximum number of lines for the header-data area was exceeded. There
may be no more than 15 lines in the header-data section.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check both of these potential sources of errors in the relevant screen,
and make the necessary changes.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11520 - Client &1 appl. object &2 screen &3: Error generating dynpro container ?

  The SAP error message R11520 indicates an issue with generating a dynpro (dynamic program) container for a specific client, application object, and screen. This error typically arises in the context of SAP GUI or when working with screen programming in ABAP.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Screen Definition: The screen might not be properly defined in the ABAP Dictionary or might be missing required elements.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified screen or application object.
  Transport Issues: If the screen or related objects were recently transported, there might be inconsistencies or missing components in the target system.
  Memory Issues: Insufficient memory allocation for the SAP GUI or the application server can lead to this error.
  Corrupted Objects: The application object or screen might be corrupted or not properly activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R11520 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Screen Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE80 or SE41 and verify that the screen (dynpro) is correctly defined and activated.
  Ensure that all necessary fields and elements are included in the screen.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the application object and screen. You can check this using transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors. Ensure that all related objects were transported correctly and are active in the target system.
  
  
  
  Memory Settings:
  
  Check the memory settings of the SAP GUI and the application server. You may need to increase the memory allocation if it is insufficient.
  
  
  
  Reactivation:
  
  Reactivate the screen and related objects in the ABAP Dictionary. You can do this in transaction SE80 or SE11.
  
  
  
  Check for Corruption:
  
  If you suspect corruption, you may need to recreate the screen or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program to identify the exact point of failure. Use transaction SE80 or SE38 to analyze the code related to the screen.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE41 (Menu Painter), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for R11520 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other online resources for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.