How To Fix S1317 - Invalid screen number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Invalid screen number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1317 - Invalid screen number ?

  The SAP error message S1317 "Invalid screen number" typically occurs when there is an issue with the screen number being referenced in a program or transaction. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when a custom program is executed, or when navigating through screens in a transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Screen Number: The screen number being called does not exist or is not valid in the context of the program or transaction.
  Program Errors: There may be a bug or error in the ABAP code that is trying to call a screen that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Screen Sequence Issues: The program may be trying to navigate to a screen in a sequence that is not defined.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access a particular screen, leading to this error.
  Transport Issues: If a screen was recently transported from one system to another, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Screen Number: Verify that the screen number being called in the program is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the screen definitions in the ABAP Workbench (transaction SE80).
  Debugging: Use the debugger to trace the program execution and identify where the invalid screen number is being called. This can help pinpoint the exact location of the issue.
  Review ABAP Code: If you have access to the ABAP code, review it for any hardcoded screen numbers or logic that may lead to an invalid screen call.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the screens in question. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that the screens are active in the target system.
  Consult Documentation: If the error occurs in a standard SAP transaction, consult SAP Notes or documentation for any known issues or patches related to that transaction.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) to check screen definitions and SE38 (ABAP Editor) to review the program code.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other online resources where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further investigation.