How To Fix SWZWIZARD029 - Screens may not be more than 200 characters high

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWZWIZARD -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Screens may not be more than 200 characters high

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWZWIZARD029 - Screens may not be more than 200 characters high ?

  The SAP error message SWZWIZARD029 indicates that a screen in the SAP GUI exceeds the maximum allowed height of 200 characters. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a screen in the SAP Screen Painter or when using the SAP Web Dynpro or other development tools that involve screen design.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the screen layout you are trying to implement has a height that exceeds the SAP GUI's limitations. This can happen if:
  
  You have added too many elements or controls to the screen.
  The screen design is not optimized for the SAP GUI's constraints.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Screen Design: Open the screen in the SAP Screen Painter or the relevant development tool and check the layout. Ensure that the total height of the screen does not exceed 200 characters.
  
  
  Reduce Screen Height:
  
  Remove unnecessary elements or controls from the screen.
  Consider splitting the content across multiple screens or tabs if it is too large to fit within the height limit.
  
  
  
  Optimize Layout: 
  
  Use compact layouts and minimize the use of large fonts or excessive spacing.
  Group related fields together to reduce vertical space.
  
  
  
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, save the changes and test the screen again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the screen design limits, refer to the SAP documentation or guidelines for screen design in the specific module you are working with.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates regarding screen design limitations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training Resources: Consider reviewing training materials or courses on SAP screen design to better understand best practices and limitations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWZWIZARD029 error and create a compliant screen layout within the SAP environment.