How To Fix GR578 - Print parameters: Number of columns too small

GR578 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 578

• Message text: Print parameters: Number of columns too small

What causes this issue?

Report &V1& has a row width consisting of &V2& columns. However, &V3&
columns have been entered in the print parameters.

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?

Enter a large enough number of columns in the print
parameters.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR578 - Print parameters: Number of columns too small ?

  The SAP error message GR578, which states "Print parameters: Number of columns too small," typically occurs when the print parameters set for a document or report do not accommodate the number of columns that the report is trying to print. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when printing forms, reports, or layouts that have a wide format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Column Width: The defined print area or the printer settings do not have enough width to accommodate all the columns in the report.
  Incorrect Page Setup: The page size or orientation (portrait vs. landscape) may not be set correctly for the report's layout.
  Custom Layout Issues: If a custom layout is being used, it may not be configured properly to handle the number of columns.
  Printer Configuration: The printer settings may not support the required width for the document being printed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust Print Parameters:
  
  Go to the print settings in SAP and check the number of