How To Fix MN389 - Too many list levels (Please exit a list)

MN389 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 389

• Message text: Too many list levels (Please exit a list)

What causes this issue?

Each time the function you requested is invoked, a new list is created.
In the process, the previous list is stored in each case.
For technical reasons, no further list can now be created.

System Response

The function you wish to invoke cannot be performed.

How to fix this error?

Please close one of the previously created lists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN389 - Too many list levels (Please exit a list) ?

  The SAP error message MN389, which states "Too many list levels (Please exit a list)," typically occurs when a user is navigating through multiple list levels in SAP and exceeds the system's limit for nested lists. This can happen in various transactions where lists are displayed, such as in reporting or data retrieval functions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive List Levels: The primary cause of this error is that the user has navigated too deeply into nested lists. SAP has a limit on how many levels of lists can be opened simultaneously, and exceeding this limit triggers the error.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings in the SAP system may impose restrictions on the number of list levels that can be opened.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Exit Nested Lists: The immediate solution is to exit the current list or navigate back to a previous level. You can do this by using the "Back" button or the "Exit" option in the menu.
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