How To Fix LS006 - Unable to send as mail - the table is too wide


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: LS - General list types

  • Message number: 006

  • Message text: Unable to send as mail - the table is too wide

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  • What causes this issue?

    The total width of the table is greater than the permitted width of the
    mail. You can therefore not send the list as a mail. The maximum list
    width is &V1& characters.

    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?

    You can reduce the width of the table by reducing the width of
    individual columns in the table control. Reduce the width of one or
    more columns, or hide them completely. When the table is reduced to a
    size that fits in the mail structure, you can send it as a mail.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LS006 - Unable to send as mail - the table is too wide ?
    The SAP error message LS006 ("Unable to send as mail - the table is too wide") typically occurs when you are trying to send a report or output via email, and the data being sent exceeds the limitations set by the email system or the SAP application itself. This can happen when the report contains too many columns or when the overall width of the data exceeds the maximum allowed width for email formatting.
    Causes:
    
    Excessive Columns: The report or output contains too many columns, making the overall width too large.
    Data Width: The total width of the data being sent exceeds the limits set by the email system or SAP.
    Formatting Issues: The way the data is formatted may also contribute to the width issue, especially if there are long text fields.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Reduce the Number of Columns: Modify the report to include fewer columns. You can do this by:
    
    Removing unnecessary columns.
    Summarizing data where possible.
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