How To Fix KX522 - Structure & contains too many fields (&; Maximum is &)

KX522 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Structure & contains too many fields (&; Maximum is &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX522 - Structure & contains too many fields (&; Maximum is &) ?

  The SAP error message KX522 indicates that a structure in your SAP system contains too many fields, exceeding the maximum limit allowed by the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when dealing with data structures, such as those used in cost center accounting or internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Field Limit: The specific structure you are working with has more fields than the maximum allowed by SAP. Each structure in SAP has a defined limit on the number of fields it can contain, and exceeding this limit triggers the error.
  Custom Development: If there have been custom developments or modifications to standard SAP structures, it may lead to an increase in the number of fields, causing the error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the controlling module or related areas may lead to the creation of structures that are not optimized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Structure Definition: Check the definition of the structure that