How To Fix >R045 - Formal error in table &1: more than 9999 items

>R045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >R -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Formal error in table &1: more than 9999 items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >R045 - Formal error in table &1: more than 9999 items ?

  The SAP error message R045 indicates that there is a formal error in a table, specifically that the number of items exceeds the limit of 9999. This error typically occurs in the context of data processing or reporting where a table is expected to hold a maximum of 9999 entries, and the actual number of entries exceeds this limit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Volume: The primary cause of this error is that the data being processed or displayed exceeds the maximum limit of 9999 items in a single table.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the system or the specific transaction may not be set up to handle larger datasets.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or reports that are not designed to handle large volumes of data, they may trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Limit Data Selection: If possible, modify the selection criteria to reduce the number of items being processed. For example, you can filter the