How To Fix 37053 - Maximum number of columns (255) exceeded in table control &1

37053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Maximum number of columns (255) exceeded in table control &1

What causes this issue?

A maximum of 255 columns can be created in a table control.

System Response

The new columns cannot be transferred.

How to fix this error?

Select less columns for transfer.
If you have already created more than 255 columns in the graphical
layout editor, you have to remove them. It is not possible to transfer
the data in the back end.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37053 - Maximum number of columns (255) exceeded in table control &1 ?

  The SAP error message 37053, which states "Maximum number of columns (255) exceeded in table control &1," typically occurs when you are trying to create or manipulate a table control in an SAP screen that exceeds the maximum limit of 255 columns. This limit is imposed by the SAP GUI and the underlying ABAP programming model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Column Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the table control you are working with has more than 255 columns defined. This can happen if you are trying to display or manage a large dataset with many fields.
  Design Issues: Sometimes, the design of the screen or the data model may inadvertently lead to the inclusion of too many fields in a single table control.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Columns: Review the table control and reduce the number of columns to 255 or fewer. This may involve:
  
  Removing unnecessary fields.
  Combining related fields into a single