How To Fix S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY166 - 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: 166

• 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 whose overall width
is less than 8 kbyte, in BC Sets.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY166 - View/table &1 is too wide to put in BC Sets (> 8 kbyte) ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY166 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 a significant amount of data.
  Cause:
  
  Data Size Exceeds Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the data structure of the view or table you are trying to include in the BC Set exceeds the maximum allowed size of 8 KB.
  Complex Data Structures: Views or tables with many fields or complex data types can easily exceed this limit.
  Inclusion of Large Text Fields: If the view or table includes large text fields or long character strings, this can also contribute to the size issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Structure: Analyze the view or table to determine if all fields are necessary for the BC Set. If some fields are not required, consider creating a new view or table that only includes the necessary fields.
  Split the Data: If possible, split the data into multiple BC Sets. This can help to ensure that each BC Set remains within the size limit.
  Use Custom Logic: If you have control over the data model, consider creating a custom view that aggregates or summarizes the data in a way that reduces the overall size.
  Check for Large Text Fields: If the view or table contains large text fields, consider excluding them from the BC Set or using a different approach to handle that data.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or solutions for this specific error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BC Sets: Business Configuration Sets are used in SAP to transport configuration settings between different systems. They are particularly useful for managing configuration in SAP S/4HANA and other SAP solutions.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on BC Sets and their limitations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and experiences from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and successfully create or transport your BC Sets without exceeding the size limit.