How To Fix HCNUSAC_MSG877 - Report columns (&) exceed the max value

HCNUSAC_MSG877 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HCNUSAC_MSG - Message Class for SASAC Report Management Tool

• Message number: 877

• Message text: Report columns (&) exceed the max value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HCNUSAC_MSG877 - Report columns (&) exceed the max value ?

  The SAP error message HCNUSAC_MSG877, which states that "Report columns (&) exceed the max value," typically occurs when generating reports in SAP that have a limit on the number of columns that can be displayed or processed. This error is often related to the configuration of the report or the data being pulled into the report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Column Limit Exceeded: The report is trying to display more columns than the system allows. Each report has a predefined limit on the number of columns that can be included.
  Data Selection: The selection criteria or the data set being queried may be too broad, resulting in an excessive number of columns being generated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the report that are not optimized, leading to an increase in the number of columns.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Reduce the Number of Columns: Review the report configuration and reduce the number of columns being selected. Focus on the most