How To Fix GR477 - Enter a width of max. 253 characters

GR477 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 477

• Message text: Enter a width of max. 253 characters

What causes this issue?

The width of a report page can be maximum 253 characters wide. However,
you have entered width &V1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR477 - Enter a width of max. 253 characters ?

  The SAP error message GR477 ("Enter a width of max. 253 characters") typically occurs when you are trying to enter a value in a field that has a character limit, and the input exceeds that limit. This error is common in various SAP transactions where text fields are involved, such as in material master data, purchase orders, or other document entries.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the user attempts to input a string that exceeds the maximum allowed length of 253 characters in a specific field. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Entering a long description or text in a field that is not designed to handle it.
  Copying and pasting text from another source that exceeds the character limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GR477 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Field Length: Review the field where you are entering the data to confirm its maximum character limit. Ensure that your input