How To Fix WEBDYNPRO_RT042 - Maximum number of popups reached. Do not open more popups on top.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEBDYNPRO_RT - Message class of Web Dynpro runtime

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Maximum number of popups reached. Do not open more popups on top.

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  Error Message
  WEBDYNPRO_RT042: Maximum number of popups reached. Do not open more popups on top.
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in SAP Web Dynpro applications when the maximum allowed number of popup windows (modal dialogs) has been reached. SAP Web Dynpro limits the number of simultaneously open popup windows to prevent UI clutter and potential performance issues.
  
  Each popup window consumes resources and can degrade user experience if too many are open.
  The system enforces a limit (usually 3 or 4 popups) to avoid excessive stacking of modal dialogs.
  When an application tries to open a new popup beyond this limit, the runtime throws this error.
  
  
  When does it happen?
  
  When a Web Dynpro application tries to open multiple modal dialogs/popups on top of each other.
  For example, if you have a popup open and from that popup another popup is triggered, and so on, exceeding the allowed depth.
  This can happen due to custom developments or standard applications that open multiple popups without closing previous ones.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Reduce the number of simultaneously open popups:
  
  Review the application flow and avoid opening multiple popups on top of each other.
  Close existing popups before opening new ones.
  Consider redesigning the UI to use tabs or embedded views instead of multiple popups.
  
  
  
  Check and fix custom code:
  
  If this happens in a custom Web Dynpro application, check the code where popups are opened.
  Ensure that popups are closed properly before opening new ones.
  Avoid recursive or nested popup calls.
  
  
  
  Use non-modal dialogs if possible:
  
  Instead of modal popups, use non-modal dialogs or embedded UI elements to reduce popup stacking.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Patches:
  
  Check for SAP Notes related to this error for your specific SAP NetWeaver or Web Dynpro version.
  Sometimes, patches or support packages fix issues related to popup handling.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Web Dynpro UI Guidelines: SAP recommends limiting the number of modal dialogs to improve usability.
  SAP Help Portal: Documentation on Web Dynpro UI elements and popup handling.
  Transaction / Application Logs: Check logs for stack traces or additional info.
  SAP Community: Similar issues and solutions discussed by other developers.
  
  
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  Error
  WEBDYNPRO_RT042: Maximum number of popups reached. Do not open more popups on top.
  
  
  Cause
  Exceeding the allowed number of simultaneously open modal popup windows in Web Dynpro.
  
  
  Solution
  Close existing popups before opening new ones, reduce popup usage, fix custom code.
  
  
  Additional
  Check SAP Notes, redesign UI to avoid popup stacking, use non-modal dialogs if possible.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific Web Dynpro application or scenario, I can help you with more targeted advice or code examples.