How To Fix LM380 - A maximum of 15 characteristics is permitted for each limit type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LM - Treasury: Limit Management

• Message number: 380

• Message text: A maximum of 15 characteristics is permitted for each limit type

What causes this issue?

You may define up to 15 characteristics only for each limit type. This
is because these characteristics become key fields when the limit type
table is generated, and for technical reasons no more than 16 key
fields are permitted. One of these fields is reserved for the client.

System Response

The system is unable to save this combination of limit characteristics.

How to fix this error?

Reduce the number of characteristics for this limit type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LM380 - A maximum of 15 characteristics is permitted for each limit type ?

  The SAP error message LM380, which states "A maximum of 15 characteristics is permitted for each limit type," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Quality Management (QM) module, particularly when dealing with inspection characteristics and limit types in quality inspections.
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to define or use more than 15 characteristics for a specific limit type in an inspection plan or inspection lot. SAP has a predefined limit on the number of characteristics that can be associated with a single limit type to ensure system performance and data integrity.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Inspection Characteristics: Check the inspection plan or lot where the error occurred. Identify the limit type that is associated with more than 15 characteristics.
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Characteristics: If you find that there are more than 15 characteristics assigned to a single limit type, you will need to reduce the number. This can be done by:
  
  Removing unnecessary characteristics.
  Splitting the characteristics into different limit types if applicable.
  Creating additional inspection plans if the characteristics are too many for a single plan.
  
  
  
  Reorganize Limit Types: If certain characteristics can logically be grouped under different limit types, consider reorganizing them accordingly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to manage inspection characteristics and limit types effectively.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the inspection plan or lot to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP provides specific guidance or fixes for known issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP QM to better understand how to manage inspection characteristics and limit types effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LM380 error and continue with your quality management processes in SAP.