How To Fix KW857 - You can select a maximum of & fields.

KW857 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 857

• Message text: You can select a maximum of & fields.

What causes this issue?

When choosing fields you must select a maximum of &V1& fields

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?

Please choose fewer fields.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW857 - You can select a maximum of & fields. ?

  The SAP error message KW857, which states "You can select a maximum of & fields," typically occurs when a user attempts to select more fields than the system allows in a particular report or transaction. This limitation is often set to ensure system performance and usability.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Limit Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the user is trying to select more fields than the maximum allowed by the system configuration for that specific report or transaction.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum number of fields that can be selected is often defined in the system settings or the specific report's design.
  User Input Error: Sometimes, users may inadvertently select too many fields due to misunderstanding the interface or the selection criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Reduce Selected Fields: Review the fields you have selected and remove any that are not necessary for your report or analysis. Try to stay within the limit specified by the error message.
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