How To Fix HRPAYST101 - The maximum list width of 132 characters has been exceeded

HRPAYST101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYST - Messages for reports (taxation Germany)

• Message number: 101

• Message text: The maximum list width of 132 characters has been exceeded

What causes this issue?

The list width for general statements is determined by the form width
entered, the size of the left margin and the number of forms per page
(beside to each other). The product of the form width and the number of
forms per page gives the number of output columns. The maximum number
of columns is 132. This means that with the standard form width of 27
columns (no margin) up to four forms can be printed beside each other.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Reduce the form width (if possible) or select a smaller number of forms
per page.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYST101 - The maximum list width of 132 characters has been exceeded ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYST101 indicates that the maximum list width of 132 characters has been exceeded in a report or output generated by the SAP system, particularly in the context of HR (Human Resources) payroll processing. This error typically occurs when the output of a report or a list exceeds the defined width limit, which can happen due to various reasons such as long field values, excessive columns, or formatting issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Long Field Values: If any of the fields in the report contain long text or data, it can push the total width beyond the limit.
  Excessive Columns: If the report is designed to display too many columns, the combined width may exceed the limit.
  Formatting Issues: Certain formatting options or settings may inadvertently increase the width of the output.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust Output Settings: 
  
  Check the report settings and adjust the output format to reduce the number of columns or the width of individual