How To Fix FT138 - Unlimited items, remove entries for form overflow

FT138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Unlimited items, remove entries for form overflow

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT138 - Unlimited items, remove entries for form overflow ?

  The SAP error message FT138 ("Unlimited items, remove entries for form overflow") typically occurs when there are too many line items or entries in a form or document, exceeding the system's limits for processing or displaying those items. This can happen in various contexts, such as when generating invoices, purchase orders, or other documents that involve multiple line items.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Line Items: The primary cause of this error is that the document or form has more line items than the system can handle. Each SAP form has a limit on the number of items it can display or process.
  Configuration Settings: Sometimes, the configuration settings for the form or document type may not be optimized for handling a large number of items.
  Data Volume: High data volume in transactions can lead to this error, especially if the system is not optimized for performance.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reduce Line Items: The most straightforward solution is to reduce the