How To Fix 12201 - The maximum expansion level is 90

12201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 201

• Message text: The maximum expansion level is 90

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12201 - The maximum expansion level is 90 ?

  The SAP error message "12201: The maximum expansion level is 90" typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting or data processing functionalities, particularly when dealing with hierarchical data structures such as reports, trees, or lists. This error indicates that the system has reached the maximum allowable level of expansion for a hierarchical structure, which is set to 90 levels.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Hierarchical Data Structure: The error arises when a report or data structure attempts to expand beyond the predefined limit of 90 levels. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When generating reports that involve deep hierarchies.
  When using certain transaction codes that display hierarchical data (e.g., cost centers, profit centers).
  When there are excessive nested levels in a report or query.
  
  
  
  Data Volume: If the data being processed has a very deep hierarchy, it can trigger this error when the system tries to expand all levels.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Limit Expansion: Modify the report or query to limit