How To Fix M5115 - Lines are too long. Please select a column width smaller than &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Lines are too long. Please select a column width smaller than &.

What causes this issue?

A list can have a maximum width of 255 characters. The column width that
you have entered would make the list wider than 255 characters.

System Response

The system does not change the existing column width.

How to fix this error?

Please choose a smaller column width.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5115 - Lines are too long. Please select a column width smaller than &. ?

  The SAP error message M5115, which states "Lines are too long. Please select a column width smaller than &," typically occurs when the total width of the columns in a report or output exceeds the maximum allowed width for the display or print format. This can happen in various SAP transactions, especially when dealing with reports or layouts that involve multiple columns.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Column Width: The combined width of the columns in the report exceeds the maximum limit set by SAP.
  Formatting Issues: The formatting settings for the report may have been altered, leading to wider columns than intended.
  Data Volume: If a large amount of data is being displayed in a single report, it can lead to this error if the column widths are not adjusted accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust Column Widths:
  
  Go to the report layout or settings where you can adjust the column widths.
  Reduce the width of one or more columns to ensure that the total width is within the allowed limit.
  
  
  
  Change Layout Settings:
  
  If you are using a custom layout, consider switching to a standard layout or modifying the custom layout to fit within the width constraints.
  
  
  
  Use Pagination:
  
  If the report has too many columns, consider breaking it into multiple pages or sections to avoid exceeding the width limit.
  
  
  
  Check Output Device Settings:
  
  If you are printing the report, check the settings of the output device to ensure it can handle the width of the report.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on maximum column widths for the type of report you are generating.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to report generation and layout management, such as SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SMARTFORMS (for smart forms).
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M5115 error and successfully generate your report or output without exceeding the column width limitations.