How To Fix P0120 - The size specified exceeds the maximum form width of & columns

P0120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 120

• Message text: The size specified exceeds the maximum form width of & columns

The maximum form size is defined in the form attributes.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0120 - The size specified exceeds the maximum form width of & columns ?

  The SAP error message P0120, which states "The size specified exceeds the maximum form width of & columns," typically occurs when the layout of a form or report exceeds the defined width limits set in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when designing forms in SAPscript, Smart Forms, or Adobe Forms.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Width Limits: The error indicates that the total width of the fields, text, or other elements in the form exceeds the maximum allowable width for the form. Each form type has a defined maximum width, and if the combined width of all elements exceeds this limit, the error will be triggered.
  Incorrect Margins or Padding: Sometimes, the margins or padding settings can contribute to the overall width exceeding the limit.
  Field Lengths: If fields are defined with lengths that, when combined, exceed the maximum width, this will also lead to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Form Layout: Check the