How To Fix FMCA_TRM_WD_1088 - You cannot filter the table form by more than 5 columns

FMCA_TRM_WD_1088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_TRM_WD_1 - Message Class created in EhP4

• Message number: 088

• Message text: You cannot filter the table form by more than 5 columns

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FMCA_TRM_WD_1088 - Details

• The SAP error message FMCA_TRM_WD_1088 indicates that you are trying to filter a table form by more than five columns in a Web Dynpro application. This limitation is set to ensure optimal performance and usability of the application.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to apply filters on more than five columns in a table form. This restriction is typically in place to prevent performance degradation and to maintain a user-friendly interface. Filtering on too many columns can lead to complex queries that may slow down the system or make it difficult for users to interpret the results.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Filters: Review the filters you are applying and try to limit them to five or fewer columns. Determine which filters are most critical for your analysis and remove any that are not essential.
  
  
  Combine Filters: If possible, consider combining some of