How To Fix WE036 - Screen & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 Screen:
  
  Use transaction SE80 or SE41 to check if the screen exists in the program.
  If the screen is missing, you need to create it or correct the reference.
  
  
  
  Correct the Reference:
  
  If the screen number is wrong in the code, correct it to the valid screen number.
  Check any user exits, BADIs, or enhancements that might be calling the screen.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Copy:
  
  If the screen existed before but is missing now, check transport logs.
  Re-import the transport containing the screen or recreate the screen if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check IDoc or ALE Configuration:
  
  Sometimes, the error occurs during IDoc processing if the partner profile or message type is linked to a non-existent screen.
  Verify partner profiles (WE20) and message type configurations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Debug the program to see where the screen call is made.
  Check the logic that determines the screen number.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE80 - Object Navigator (to check programs and screens)
  SE41 - Menu Painter (to check screens)
  WE20 - Partner Profiles (for IDoc configuration)
  WE02 / WE05 - IDoc monitoring
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to WE036 may provide specific fixes if this is a known issue in a particular SAP release.
  Check OSS Notes via SAP Support Portal with keywords "WE036" and your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Common Context:
  
  This error is often seen in IDoc inbound processing where the system tries to display a status or error screen.
  It can also occur in custom developments involving screen navigation.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: The system tries to call a screen that does not exist in the specified program.
  Solution: Verify and correct the screen number and program; create missing screens if necessary; check configurations and transports.
  Check: Program screens in SE80/SE41, IDoc partner profiles, and debug the program flow.
  
  
  If you provide the exact screen number and program name from the error, I can help you with more specific guidance.