How To Fix K9206 - Maximum list width (& characters) exceeded

K9206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Maximum list width (& characters) exceeded

What causes this issue?

The system cannot generate the list because it contains too many
columns.

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?

Reduce the width of the fields.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K9206 - Maximum list width (& characters) exceeded ?

  The SAP error message K9206, which states "Maximum list width (& characters) exceeded," typically occurs when the output of a report or transaction exceeds the maximum allowable width for display or processing in SAP. This can happen in various contexts, such as when generating reports, lists, or outputs that contain a large number of columns or data fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Columns: The report or list you are trying to generate has too many columns, exceeding the maximum width allowed by SAP.
  Data Volume: The amount of data being processed or displayed is too large, leading to a situation where the output exceeds the defined limits.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the SAP system regarding list display width may be configured to a lower limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reduce Columns: Modify the report or transaction to limit the number of columns displayed. You can do this by:
  
  Selecting only the necessary fields for your report.
  Using selection criteria to filter the