How To Fix OQ_H003 - Selected fields exceed 99. Deselect some fields. Last list is displayed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_H - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Interfaces/IAC/BAPI development

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Selected fields exceed 99. Deselect some fields. Last list is displayed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_H003 - Selected fields exceed 99. Deselect some fields. Last list is displayed. ?

  The SAP error message OQ_H003 indicates that the user has attempted to select more than 99 fields in a report or output list, which exceeds the system's limit for the number of fields that can be displayed or processed at one time. This is a common limitation in SAP systems, particularly in older versions or specific modules.
  Cause:
  
  The user has selected too many fields (more than 99) for display in a report or output list.
  The system has a hard limit on the number of fields that can be processed or displayed simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Deselect Fields: Review the fields you have selected and deselect some to ensure that the total number of selected fields does not exceed 99. Focus on the most relevant fields for your report.
  
  
  Use Multiple Reports: If you need to analyze more than 99 fields, consider breaking your report into multiple reports, each containing a subset of the fields.
  
  
  Custom Reports: If you frequently need to work with a larger number of fields, consider creating a custom report using ABAP programming or using SAP Query tools that may allow for more flexibility.
  
  
  Check for Alternatives: Depending on the specific transaction or report you are using, there may be alternative ways to extract the data you need without hitting the field limit.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that might address this limitation in specific transactions or modules.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific SAP module you are working with to understand any limitations or best practices regarding field selection.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the limitations of the system and best practices for report generation to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OQ_H003 error and successfully generate your report.