How To Fix SSFCOMPOSER197 - Table processing not allowed; frames are active

SSFCOMPOSER197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Table processing not allowed; frames are active

What causes this issue?

You tried to display a table, but currently a section is active that is
meant to be framed.

System Response

Termination.

How to fix this error?

Remove the frame that encloses the table.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER197 - Table processing not allowed; frames are active ?

  The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER197 indicates that table processing is not allowed because there are active frames in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Web Dynpro or UI5 applications, where the framework uses a concept of "frames" to manage the user interface.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Active UI Frames: There are active frames in the application that are preventing changes to the underlying data model or table.
  Pending User Actions: The user may have pending actions or unsaved changes in the UI that need to be addressed before further processing can occur.
  Session State: The session may be in a state that does not allow for table processing due to ongoing transactions or operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SSFCOMPOSER197 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  Check Active Frames: Ensure that there are no active frames in the application. You may need to close or navigate