How To Fix 29599 - Comparison result cannot be displayed in list viewer

29599 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 599

• Message text: Comparison result cannot be displayed in list viewer

What causes this issue?

You chose the SAP List Viewer format to display the result of a BOM
comparison. The comparison result consists of more than 10,000 lines.
However, the output length of the SAP List Viewer is limited to a
maximum of 10,000 lines.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Deactivate the <ZK>List Viewer</> option under <ZK>Additional Settings
> Format</> on the initial screen.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29599 - Comparison result cannot be displayed in list viewer ?

  The SAP error message 29599, "Comparison result cannot be displayed in list viewer," typically occurs when there is an issue with displaying comparison results in the SAP List Viewer (ALV). This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, configuration issues, or limitations in the ALV itself.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: The data being compared may not be in a format that the ALV can process, or there may be missing or invalid data.
  
  Configuration Issues: The ALV configuration may not be set up correctly to handle the specific comparison being attempted.
  Field Lengths: If the fields being compared have different lengths or incompatible data types, it can lead to this error.
  Technical Limitations: There may be limitations in the ALV regarding the types of comparisons that can be displayed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Ensure that the data being compared is complete and valid. Look for any missing or incorrect entries in the dataset.
  Review ALV Configuration: