How To Fix MO407 - Table field & is too wide for display

MO407 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MO - Modeling and Prototyping

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Table field & is too wide for display

What causes this issue?

The field &V1& is &V2& bytes long. Since internal tables must be no
longer than 8192 bytes, the table contents cannot be displayed in the
Data Browser.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MO407 - Table field & is too wide for display ?

  The SAP error message MO407, which states "Table field & is too wide for display," typically occurs when the system is trying to display a field in a table that exceeds the maximum width allowed for display in the user interface. This can happen in various contexts, such as when viewing reports, transaction screens, or data entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeds Display Limit: The field in question has a length that exceeds the maximum displayable width in the SAP GUI or the specific transaction.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the field may not be compatible with the display settings or the way the data is being fetched.
  Custom Development: If there are custom reports or programs, they may not be handling the field widths correctly.
  Screen Layout Issues: The screen layout may not be configured to accommodate the width of the field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Adjust Field Length: If you have access to the data dictionary (SE11),