How To Fix CBGL00206 - No. of labels calculated is larger than the maximum number permitted

CBGL00206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGL00 - GLM: Standard Messages

• Message number: 206

• Message text: No. of labels calculated is larger than the maximum number permitted

What causes this issue?

The number of labels to be printed is higher than the maximum permitted
number of labels that can be printed.

System Response

No labels are printed.

How to fix this error?

Check the following messages that contain the calculated number of
labels to be printed and the maximum permitted number of labels that can
be printed.
In the <LS>Label Data</> view of the <DS:TRAN.MM02>material master</>,
change the number of printed copies or the packaging units specified.
The maximum number of labels to be printed is determined based on the
<DS:DE.CBGLE_SCENPRNMOD>print output type</> selected in the Customizing
activity <DS:SIMG.EHS_GLM_LABSCEN_EXT>Define Print Scenarios</>:
<LS>Via PC</>: The maximum number of labels that can be printed is 32
,767.
<LS>Via Print Request</>: The maximum number of labels that can be
printed is 999,999.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGL00206 - No. of labels calculated is larger than the maximum number permitted ?

  The SAP error message CBGL00206 indicates that the number of labels calculated for a particular process exceeds the maximum number allowed in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of label printing or batch management, where there are limits set on how many labels can be processed at once.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Maximum Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the number of labels you are trying to generate or print exceeds the predefined limit set in the system configuration.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum number of labels is often defined in the system settings or configuration for the specific transaction or process you are using.
  Data Input Error: There may be an error in the data input, such as selecting too many items or batches for which labels are being generated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for label printing in the relevant SAP module (e.g., SAP EWM, SAP MM).
  Look for parameters