How To Fix MI545 - Maximum number of "Extras" screens (&) exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MI - Customizing for the Material Master

• Message number: 545

• Message text: Maximum number of "Extras" screens (&) exceeded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MI545 - Maximum number of "Extras" screens (&) exceeded ?

  The SAP error message MI545, which states "Maximum number of 'Extras' screens (&) exceeded," typically occurs when a user tries to access more "Extras" screens than the system allows for a particular transaction. This is often seen in transactions that involve a lot of additional data or options, such as inventory management or material document processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by exceeding the predefined limit of "Extras" screens that can be opened in a single transaction. Each "Extras" screen represents additional information or options related to the main transaction, and SAP has a limit to prevent performance issues or system overload.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can try the following approaches:
  
  
  Close Unused Extras Screens: If you have multiple "Extras" screens open, try closing some of them to free up space for the new one you are trying to access.
  
  
  Review Transaction Usage: Check if you are using the transaction in a way that