How To Fix IH098 - More than 20 characteristics cannot be displayed in the list

IH098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 098

• Message text: More than 20 characteristics cannot be displayed in the list

What causes this issue?

When the classification charateristics were determined more than 20
different characteristics were found. However, more than 20
characteristics cannot be displayed in the list.

System Response

Only the first 20 characteristics are displayed.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IH098 - Details

• The SAP error message IH098, which states "More than 20 characteristics cannot be displayed in the list," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics in a classification view or when trying to display a large number of characteristics for a material or object.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system attempts to display more than 20 characteristics in a list format. SAP has a limitation on the number of characteristics that can be displayed simultaneously in certain views or reports. This is a design choice to ensure performance and usability, as displaying too many characteristics can lead to cluttered interfaces and slower response times.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Limit the Number of Characteristics Displayed:
  
  Modify the selection criteria or filters to limit the number of characteristics being displayed. You can choose to display only the most relevant characteristics for your analysis