How To Fix MO440 - The maximum list width is & characters

MO440 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MO - Modeling and Prototyping

• Message number: 440

• Message text: The maximum list width is & characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MO440 - The maximum list width is & characters ?

  The SAP error message MO440, which states "The maximum list width is & characters," typically occurs when the output of a report or transaction exceeds the maximum allowable width for display or printing in SAP. This can happen in various contexts, such as when generating lists, reports, or output formats that have a defined character limit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Data: The report or transaction is trying to display too many columns or too much data in a single output, exceeding the maximum width allowed by SAP.
  Configuration Settings: The settings for the output format may not be configured to handle the amount of data being processed.
  Custom Development: If there are custom reports or programs, they may not be optimized for the output width.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reduce Output Width:
  
  Modify the report or transaction to limit the number of columns displayed. You can do this by selecting fewer fields or summarizing data.
  If you are using a custom report, consider