How To Fix KY442 - List cannot be exported because of too many columns

KY442 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 442

• Message text: List cannot be exported because of too many columns

What causes this issue?

The list cannot be exported as too many columns are available.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can limit the amount of data to be transferred by switching off
columns. Use a maximum &V1& columns.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY442 - List cannot be exported because of too many columns ?

  The SAP error message KY442 indicates that a list cannot be exported due to exceeding the maximum number of columns allowed in the export format. This typically occurs when you are trying to export a report or list that has more columns than the target format can handle, such as Excel or a CSV file.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Columns: The primary cause of this error is that the report or list you are trying to export contains more columns than the export format can support. Different formats have different limitations on the number of columns.
  Configuration Settings: Sometimes, the configuration settings in SAP or the specific transaction you are using may impose limits on the number of columns that can be exported.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Columns: 
  
  Modify the report or list to include fewer columns. You can do this by selecting only the necessary fields or using filters to limit the data.
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