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