How To Fix P5125 - Choose fewer fields or a narrower column width

P5125 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P5 - Project Information System: (Modification of LIS; M5)

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Choose fewer fields or a narrower column width

What causes this issue?

A list must not be wider than 255 characters. The active user setting
or exception exceeds this maximum.

System Response

The program does not display all the key figures selected.

How to fix this error?

Either enter a narrower column width or go to the active user setting
or exception and delete any key figures you do not need.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P5125 - Choose fewer fields or a narrower column width ?

  The SAP error message P5125, which states "Choose fewer fields or a narrower column width," typically occurs when a user attempts to display or export data in a report or transaction that exceeds the allowable limits for the number of fields or the width of the columns in the output format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Fields: The user has selected too many fields to display in the report, which exceeds the system's limit.
  Column Width: The total width of the selected columns exceeds the maximum allowed width for the output format (e.g., ALV grid, Excel export).
  Output Format Limitations: The format in which the data is being displayed or exported may have specific limitations on the number of fields or the total width of the columns.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Fields: 
  
  Review the fields you have selected for the report and remove any that are not necessary. Focus on the most relevant data to minimize the number