How To Fix KH438 - The "optimal column width" was chosen for the report printout

KH438 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 438

• Message text: The "optimal column width" was chosen for the report printout

What causes this issue?

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

INCLUDE 'RKCDUMONSPBW' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH438 - The "optimal column width" was chosen for the report printout ?

  The SAP error message KH438 indicates that the system has automatically selected the "optimal column width" for a report printout. This message is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message that informs users that the column widths in the report have been adjusted for optimal display.
  
  Cause:
  The cause of this message is typically related to the formatting of the report. When generating a report, SAP evaluates the content of the columns and adjusts their widths to ensure that all data is displayed clearly and without truncation. This can happen due to:
  
  Changes in the data being reported (e.g., longer text entries).
  Adjustments in the report layout or settings.
  User-defined settings that influence how reports are displayed.
  
  
  Solution:
  Since this message is informational, there is usually no need for a specific solution. However, if you want to customize the column widths or prevent the automatic adjustment, you can consider the following options:
  
  
  Manual Adjustment: If you