How To Fix K9162 - Define no more than & columns in total

K9162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Define no more than & columns in total

What causes this issue?

The number of columns in the layout is limited to &V1&.
Note that the system must reserve at least two columns on the period
screen as lead columns.
If there are attributes in your application that are displayed on the
entry screen as check boxes, you can define &V2& attribute columns in
addition to the normal columns.

How to fix this error?

Define fewer columns.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K9162 - Define no more than & columns in total ?

  The SAP error message K9162, which states "Define no more than & columns in total," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to create or modify a report or layout that exceeds the allowed number of columns.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the total number of columns defined in a report exceeds the maximum limit set by the system. This limit is in place to ensure that reports remain manageable and do not become overly complex or difficult to read.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Report Layout: Check the report or layout you are trying to create or modify. Identify how many columns you have defined.
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Columns: If you have more columns than allowed, you will need to reduce the number of columns. This can be done by:
  
  Removing unnecessary columns.
  Combining similar data into fewer columns.
  Using filters to