How To Fix MMRP01014 - Too many columns

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMRP01 - Rapid Planning Matrix

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Too many columns

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create a matrix with more than 64,000 columns

System Response

Matrices with more than 64,000 columns cannot be created

How to fix this error?

Contact SAP, OSS subject area PP-MRP-MMRP

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMRP01014 - Too many columns ?

  The SAP error message MMRP01014: Too many columns typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or related modules when a user attempts to display or process a report or transaction that exceeds the maximum number of columns allowed in the output.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Column Limit: The error is primarily caused by trying to display or generate a report that has more columns than the system can handle. Each SAP report or transaction has a predefined limit on the number of columns that can be displayed.
  Custom Reports: If you are using a custom report or query that has been designed to pull too many fields, it may trigger this error.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the SAP system may not be optimized for the data being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Columns: Modify the report or transaction to limit the number of columns being displayed. This can often be done by:
  
  Selecting fewer fields in the selection criteria.
  Using filters to narrow down the data set.
  Customizing the report layout to include only the necessary columns.
  
  
  
  Use Variants: If you are using standard reports, consider creating or using existing variants that limit the number of columns displayed.
  
  
  Check Custom Reports: If the error arises from a custom report, review the report design and reduce the number of columns being selected.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific limits on the number of columns for the report or transaction you are using.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on best practices for report generation.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to reporting in SAP MM, such as ME2N (Purchase Orders by Vendor), ME2L (Purchase Orders by Supplier), etc.
  Performance Considerations: Be aware that generating reports with a large number of columns can also impact system performance, so it's advisable to optimize reports for efficiency.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MMRP01014 error and successfully generate the desired reports or transactions in SAP.