How To Fix 0H466 - Reduce the output lengths

0H466 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0H - Hierarchy module

• Message number: 466

• Message text: Reduce the output lengths

What causes this issue?

The entire output length of the fields selected exceeds the maximum
length allowed.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The hierarchy cannot be displayed with this width.

How to fix this error?

Reduce the number of fields to be displayed or the output length of
these fields.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0H466 - Reduce the output lengths ?

  The SAP error message 0H466 ("Reduce the output lengths") typically occurs when the output length of a document or report exceeds the allowed limits set in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when generating reports, printing documents, or exporting data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Output Length Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the data being processed (e.g., text, fields, or records) exceeds the maximum length that the system can handle for a particular output format.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define maximum lengths for certain fields or outputs, and these settings may not align with the data being processed.
  Data Quality Issues: Sometimes, the data itself may contain unexpected characters or excessively long entries that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Output Data: Check the data being processed to identify any fields or records that are excessively long. You may need to truncate or