How To Fix AQ664 - Display length in tables is limited to 132

AQ664 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 664

• Message text: Display length in tables is limited to 132

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AQ664 - Details

• The SAP error message AQ664, which states "Display length in tables is limited to 132," typically occurs when you are trying to display or manipulate data in a way that exceeds the maximum display length allowed for certain fields in SAP tables. This limitation is often encountered in reports, ALV grids, or other display formats where the output is restricted to a certain number of characters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Limitation: The error is primarily due to the limitation on the display length of certain fields in SAP tables. The maximum display length for character fields in many SAP transactions is set to 132 characters.
  Data Type Mismatch: If you are trying to display a field that has a longer length than what is defined in the table structure, this error can occur.
  Custom Development: If there are custom reports or programs that attempt to display data with longer lengths than allowed, this error may