How To Fix SWY_TASK_FORM031 - Namespace for screens is used up in program &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWY_TASK_FORM - Form or Dynpro from Task Container

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Namespace for screens is used up in program &1

What causes this issue?

A program can contain a maximum of &V2& screens. There are already &V2&
screens in program &V1&. It is therefore not possible to create a new
screen in this program.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose another program for the screen, or delete screens that are no
longer required from program &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWY_TASK_FORM031 - Namespace for screens is used up in program &1 ?

  The SAP error message SWY_TASK_FORM031 indicates that the namespace for screens in a particular program has been exhausted. This typically occurs when the number of screen numbers defined in a program exceeds the limit set by SAP. Each program in SAP has a finite number of screen numbers it can use, and once that limit is reached, you will encounter this error.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Screen Usage: The program has too many screens defined, which can happen if a developer has created numerous screens without proper management.
  Namespace Limit: Each program has a limit on the number of screen numbers it can use, and this limit has been reached.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Screen Usage: Check the program to see if there are any unnecessary screens that can be removed or consolidated. This can help free up screen numbers.
  Reorganize Screens: If possible, reorganize the screens to use fewer screen numbers. For example, you can combine multiple functionalities into a single screen.
  Use Subscreens: Instead of creating new screens, consider using subscreens to manage the layout and functionality within existing screens.
  Namespace Management: If the program is part of a custom development, consider using a different namespace or creating a new program to distribute the screens across multiple programs.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it through the above methods, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Screen Number Limits: The maximum number of screen numbers available in a program can vary based on the SAP version and configuration. It's important to be aware of these limits during development.
  Development Best Practices: Following best practices in SAP development, such as modular programming and efficient screen design, can help prevent this issue from occurring in the future.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) to analyze the program and its screens.
  
  By addressing the screen usage and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the SWY_TASK_FORM031 error effectively.