How To Fix WE036 - Screen & does not exist

WE036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WE - Messages for EAN Customizing and for EAN management in MM_BD

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Screen & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE036 - Screen & does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WE036 - Screen & does not exist
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WE036 occurs when the system tries to call a screen (dynpro) that does not exist in the specified program. The placeholder "&" in the message is replaced by the screen number that the system attempted to call.
  This typically happens in the context of IDoc processing or ALE/EDI scenarios where the system tries to display or process a screen that is missing or incorrectly referenced.
  Common causes include:
  
  A missing or deleted screen in a custom or standard program.
  Incorrect screen number referenced in the code or configuration.
  Transport or system copy issues where screens were not transported properly.
  Custom enhancements or user exits calling non-existent screens.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Screen Number and Program:
  
  Check the short dump or the detailed error log to find out which screen number and program are causing the issue.
  The message will show the screen number in place of "&".
  
  
  
  Check the Program and