How To Fix KB126 - The column width is set to the maximum output length

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 126

• Message text: The column width is set to the maximum output length

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KB126 - The column width is set to the maximum output length ?

  The SAP error message KB126, which states "The column width is set to the maximum output length," typically occurs when the output of a report or transaction exceeds the defined column width in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when generating reports, displaying data in ALV grids, or exporting data to external formats.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Length Exceeds Column Width: The data being displayed or exported has a length that exceeds the maximum width defined for the column in the report or output format.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings for the report or output format may not be configured to accommodate the length of the data being processed.
  Field Definitions: The field definitions in the database or data structure may not match the expected output length.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust Column Width:
  
  If you have access to the report or output configuration, try to increase the column width to accommodate the data length.
  In ALV reports, you