How To Fix S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY165 - View/table &1 is too wide to put in BC Sets (> 8 kbyte)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY - IMG Activity

• Message number: 165

• Message text: View/table &1 is too wide to put in BC Sets (> 8 kbyte)

What causes this issue?

The table/view &V1& is too wide to be put in BC Sets.
You can only put tables/views which are less than 8 kbyte wide, in BC
Sets.

System Response

You cannot use the table/view &V1& in BC Sets.

How to fix this error?

The SAP developer responsible must either delete or shorten fields, to
be able to put the table/view in BC Sets. The sum of the field lengths
must not be greater than 8 kbyte. If you cannot change the table/view,
you cannot use it in BC Sets.
If you have shortened the table/view, and it has a generated maintenance
dialog, regenerate it (SE54). Test the use of the table/view in BC Sets,
i.e. try to create a BC Set with this table/view.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY165 - View/table &1 is too wide to put in BC Sets (> 8 kbyte) ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY165 indicates that a specific view or table is too wide to be included in Business Configuration Sets (BC Sets) because it exceeds the size limit of 8 kilobytes. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or transport BC Sets that include data from a view or table that has a large number of fields or very large field sizes.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Field Count: The view or table you are trying to include in the BC Set has too many fields.
  Large Field Sizes: The individual fields in the view or table may have large data types (e.g., long text fields) that contribute to the overall size exceeding the limit.
  Complex Data Structures: The structure of the data may be complex, leading to a larger size when serialized for transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the View/Table: Check the structure of the view or table to identify which fields are contributing to the size. You can do this by examining the data dictionary (SE11) for the specific view or table.
  
  
  Limit the Fields: If possible, create a new view or table that includes only the necessary fields that you need for your BC Set. This can help reduce the size.
  
  
  Use Custom Logic: If you need to include a large amount of data, consider using custom logic to handle the data outside of BC Sets, such as using custom transport requests or other data transport methods.
  
  
  Split the Data: If the data can be logically divided, consider creating multiple BC Sets that each contain a portion of the data, ensuring that each set remains under the size limit.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to BC Sets and data transport for any additional guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BC Sets: Business Configuration Sets are used in SAP to transport configuration settings between systems. They are particularly useful for managing configuration in SAP S/4HANA and other SAP solutions.
  Data Dictionary (SE11): This transaction allows you to view and manage database objects, including tables and views, which can help you analyze the structure and size of the data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.