How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG657 - Error while reading screen description; screen &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 657

• Message text: Error while reading screen description; screen &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG657 - Error while reading screen description; screen &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG657 indicates that there is an issue with reading the screen description for a specific screen in the SAP system. The message typically states that the screen identified by &1 could not be found. This can occur in various scenarios, often related to custom developments or configurations.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Screen Definition: The screen you are trying to access may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the screen was deleted or if the program that references it is not correctly configured.
  Transport Issues: If the screen was recently transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the screen not to be available.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the screen, leading to the error.
  Incorrect Program Logic: The program or transaction that is trying to call the screen