How To Fix CACSGEN102 - Upper limit for number of columns in table control &1 has been exceeded


CACSGEN102 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CACSGEN - Messages From Generation

  • Message number: 102

  • Message text: Upper limit for number of columns in table control &1 has been exceeded

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSGEN102 - Upper limit for number of columns in table control &1 has been exceeded ?
    The SAP error message CACSGEN102 indicates that the upper limit for the number of columns in a table control has been exceeded. This typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI programming, particularly when working with screen elements in a dialog program or module pool.
    
    Cause: The error is caused by attempting to define more columns in a table control than the maximum allowed limit. In SAP, the maximum number of columns that can be defined in a table control is generally limited to 255. If your program tries to add more than this limit, you will encounter this error.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches: Reduce the Number of Columns: Review the design of your table control and see if you can reduce the number of columns. This might involve: Combining similar data into fewer columns. Removing any non-essential columns that are not critical for the user interface. Use Multiple Table Controls:

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