This problem could be caused because of ViewState() property of either page or control, please check if webforms ViewState() is disable or control's ViewState() could be disabled , if any of these ViewState Propperty is disabled, this problem could occur, so please enable ViewState of both Page and control, it can solve your issue.
void Page_Load(object sender, System.EventArgs e)
{
DataBind();
myControl.EnableViewState = false;
if (!IsPostBack)
display.Enabled = false;
}