How To Fix 6P863 - Comination key too wide to be displayed

6P863 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6P - Messages for planned independent requirements (Appl.area 60)

• Message number: 863

• Message text: Comination key too wide to be displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P863 - Comination key too wide to be displayed ?

  The SAP error message 6P863 ("Combination key too wide to be displayed") typically occurs when you are trying to display or process a combination of data that exceeds the maximum allowable length for a key in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with master data, configuration settings, or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Length Exceeded: The combination of fields (keys) you are trying to display or process exceeds the maximum length defined in the SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the data is configured or structured, leading to overly long keys.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they might not handle certain combinations of data correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Key Combinations: Check the specific combination of fields you are trying to display. Identify which fields are contributing to the length and see if you can reduce the number of fields or the length of the