How To Fix PC012 - Only & of & columns are transferred in WK1 or DBF format

PC012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PC - Graphics interface messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Only & of & columns are transferred in WK1 or DBF format

What causes this issue?

The maximum possible number of columns for WK1 or DBF file transfer was
exceeded.

System Response

The remaining columns are not transferred.

How to fix this error?

Reduce table structure size.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PC012 - Only & of & columns are transferred in WK1 or DBF format ?

  The SAP error message PC012 indicates that there is an issue with the number of columns being transferred in a specific format (WK1 or DBF) during a data import or export process. This error typically arises when the data being processed exceeds the limitations of the specified file format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Column Limitations: The WK1 (Lotus 1-2-3) and DBF (dBase) file formats have specific limitations on the number of columns they can handle. For example, WK1 files can typically handle a maximum of 256 columns, while DBF files may have a limit of 255 columns.
  Data Structure Mismatch: The structure of the data being imported or exported may not match the expected format, leading to an overflow of columns.
  Incorrect File Format: The file being used may not be in the correct format or may have been corrupted, leading to issues during the transfer.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Column Count: Review the data being transferred to ensure that the