How To Fix 3B101 - Report width exceeds 132 characters

3B101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3B - Messages HR SK

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Report width exceeds 132 characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3B101 - Report width exceeds 132 characters ?

  The SAP error message 3B101 indicates that the report width exceeds the maximum allowed limit of 132 characters. This typically occurs when you are trying to generate or display a report that has lines longer than the system can handle.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  The report or output format has been defined with a line width greater than 132 characters.
  The layout of the report, including the fields and their lengths, exceeds the maximum allowed width.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Report Layout:
  
  Review the layout of the report you are trying to generate. Ensure that the total width of all columns does not exceed 132 characters.
  If you are using a custom report, modify the report layout to reduce the width of the fields.
  
  
  
  Adjust Field Lengths:
  
  If you have control over the field definitions, consider shortening the field lengths or reducing the number of fields displayed in a