How To Fix GB016 - Maximum formula length reached

GB016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GB - Messages used by the Boolean code generator

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Maximum formula length reached

What causes this issue?

This is an internal programming error caused when a field is full.

System Response

The code generation is aborted.

How to fix this error?

Contact your local support center.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GB016 - Maximum formula length reached ?

  The SAP error message GB016 "Maximum formula length reached" typically occurs in the context of SAP's formula processing, particularly in the areas of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP ERP when dealing with complex calculations or formulas in reports, queries, or data processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a formula exceeds the maximum allowable length defined by SAP. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Complex Calculations: When a formula contains too many elements, such as variables, constants, or nested functions.
  Long Text Strings: If the formula includes long text strings or concatenated values that exceed the character limit.
  Inefficient Design: Poorly designed queries or reports that attempt to perform too many calculations in a single formula.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GB016 error, consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Simplify the Formula:
  
  Break down complex formulas into smaller, more manageable parts. Instead of one long formula, create multiple simpler formulas that can be combined later.
  
  
  
  Use Variables:
  
  Utilize variables to store