How To Fix K7151 - Too many columns --> layout will not be displayed completely

K7151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K7 - Messages for Row/Column Structure

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Too many columns --> layout will not be displayed completely

What causes this issue?

The drill-down list exceeded the maximum allowed width.

System Response

The system only displays the maximum number of columns possible.

How to fix this error?

Choose fewer columns for the drill-down list. You can display more
columns in drill-down reporting, but there as well the list will be
cut off if it exceeds the maximum width.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K7151 - Too many columns --> layout will not be displayed completely ?

  The SAP error message K7151, which states "Too many columns --> layout will not be displayed completely," typically occurs in the context of SAP reporting, particularly in the Controlling (CO) module when using reports like the Report Painter or Report Writer. This error indicates that the report layout exceeds the maximum number of columns that can be displayed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Column Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the report layout has more columns than the system can display. SAP has a limit on the number of columns that can be shown in a report, and if this limit is exceeded, the layout cannot be rendered properly.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the report configuration may inadvertently include too many fields or columns, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Reduce the Number of Columns: Review the report layout and remove any unnecessary columns. Focus on the most relevant data that needs to be displayed.
  Split the Report: