How To Fix CX660 - A maximum of 99999 different value combinations is allowed

CX660 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 660

• Message text: A maximum of 99999 different value combinations is allowed

What causes this issue?

You want to save the contents of a variant table.

System Response

The system found that the number of value combinations entered is
greater than 99999. This is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Reduce the number of value combinations to a maximum of 99999.
If you enter several values for one characteristic in one table line,
the line is interpreted as multiple lines.

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.

CX660 - Details

• The SAP error message CX660, which states "A maximum of 99999 different value combinations is allowed," typically occurs in the context of SAP systems when dealing with characteristics and values in classification or variant configuration scenarios. This error indicates that the system has reached the limit of unique combinations of characteristics and their values that can be processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Excessive Combinations: The error is triggered when the number of unique combinations of characteristics and their values exceeds the maximum limit of 99,999. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Variant configuration where multiple characteristics are defined with numerous possible values.
  Classification of materials with many characteristics and values.
  
  
  
  Data Model Design: Poorly designed data models or excessive granularity in characteristics can lead to an explosion of combinations.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Characteristics and Values:
  
  Analyze the characteristics and their values to identify if all of them are necessary. Consider consolidating or removing less critical characteristics or values.
  Limit the number of