How To Fix AQ873 - Fixed columns cannot be hidden

AQ873 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 873

• Message text: Fixed columns cannot be hidden

What causes this issue?

You have already specified fixed columns and now want to hide one of
these columns, but this is not possible.

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?

Cancel the column fixing. You can then hide the column.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ873 - Fixed columns cannot be hidden ?

  The SAP error message AQ873, which states "Fixed columns cannot be hidden," typically occurs in the context of SAP applications where users are trying to modify the display settings of a report or a table. This error indicates that the system does not allow certain fixed columns (usually key fields or essential data) to be hidden from view.
  
  Cause:
  
  Fixed Columns: The columns in question are designated as fixed, meaning they are essential for the integrity of the data being displayed. These columns often include key identifiers or critical information that must always be visible for proper data interpretation.
  User Action: The error is triggered when a user attempts to hide these fixed columns through the user interface, such as in an ALV (ABAP List Viewer) report or similar display.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Do Not Hide Fixed Columns: The simplest solution is to avoid attempting to hide these fixed columns. Instead, you can adjust the layout to