How To Fix KH429 - Transfer to Excel not possible -- too much data


KH429 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

  • Message number: 429

  • Message text: Transfer to Excel not possible -- too much data

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have transferred so much data that Excel cannot display it all. You
    either transferred too many rows or 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 number of rows or columns in the report. One way to do this
    is to deactivate certain rows or columns temporarily. You do not have to
    delete the rows or columns, since the system only transfers the active
    ones to Excel.
    You can, however, also makes changes in the form as well.
    You can use 256 as a rough guideline for the number of columns and
    16000 for the number of rows. This figures only roughly describe the
    size, however, since administrative information is stored as well.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH429 - Transfer to Excel not possible -- too much data ?
    The SAP error message KH429, which states "Transfer to Excel not possible -- too much data," typically occurs when you attempt to export a large dataset from SAP to Microsoft Excel. This error is a result of Excel's limitations on the amount of data it can handle in a single worksheet, as well as potential limitations in the SAP system itself.
    Causes:
    
    Data Volume: The dataset you are trying to export exceeds the maximum number of rows or columns that Excel can handle. Excel has a limit of 1,048,576 rows and 16,384 columns in a single worksheet.
    SAP System Limitations: The SAP system may have its own limitations on the amount of data that can be exported at once.
    Network Issues: Sometimes, network issues can cause interruptions during the data transfer process, leading to this error.
    Excel Configuration: The version of Excel you are using may have specific limitations or configurations that affect data import.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Reduce

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