How To Fix K9198 - Internal error -> contact your system administrator

K9198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Internal error -> contact your system administrator

What causes this issue?

The number of columns in the layout is greater than the maximum number
of columns allowed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K9198 - Internal error -> contact your system administrator ?

  The SAP error message K9198, which states "Internal error -> contact your system administrator," typically indicates that there is an unexpected issue occurring within the SAP system that is not being handled properly. This error can arise from various underlying causes, and it is often related to issues in the configuration, data integrity, or system performance.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the system settings or in the specific module you are working with (e.g., Controlling (CO) module).
  Data Integrity Problems: Corrupted or inconsistent data in the database can lead to internal errors.
  System Performance: High load on the system or resource constraints (like memory or CPU) can cause unexpected behavior.
  Custom Code: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be functioning correctly.
  Transport Issues: Problems with transport requests that have not been properly imported can lead to inconsistencies.
  Version Compatibility: Issues arising from using incompatible versions of SAP components or