How To Fix M8608 - Over-wide list ...

M8608 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 608

• Message text: Over-wide list ...

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8608 - Over-wide list ... ?

  The SAP error message M8608 "Over-wide list" typically occurs when the output list generated by a report or transaction exceeds the maximum allowable width for display or processing. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in materials management (MM) or inventory management (IM), when dealing with large datasets.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Data: The report or transaction is trying to display too many columns or too much data at once, exceeding the system's limits.
  
  Configuration Issues: The layout or configuration of the report may not be optimized for the amount of data being processed.
  User Settings: User-specific settings or parameters may be set in a way that leads to an overly wide output.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Limit the Data: Try to limit the selection criteria to reduce the amount of data being processed. This can be done by applying filters or selecting a smaller date range.
  Adjust Output Layout: If possible, modify the layout of the report to reduce the