How To Fix STGR021 - Maximum amount of tabstrips exceeded

STGR021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STGR - Hold store grouping messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Maximum amount of tabstrips exceeded

What causes this issue?

The program encountered an internal error while preparing the list
output. The amount of tabstrips needed exceeds the maximum amount of
tabstrips that the system can display.

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

How to fix this error?

Contact system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STGR021 - Maximum amount of tabstrips exceeded ?

  The SAP error message STGR021, which states "Maximum amount of tabstrips exceeded," typically occurs when the number of tab strips (or tabs) in a particular SAP GUI screen exceeds the allowed limit. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a user tries to open too many sessions or when a specific transaction or program is designed to create multiple tab strips.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Tab Limit: Each SAP GUI session has a limit on the number of tab strips that can be opened. If you try to open more than this limit, you will encounter the STGR021 error.
  Session Management: Users may have multiple sessions open, each with its own set of tab strips, leading to the overall limit being exceeded.
  Custom Development: Custom programs or transactions that create multiple tab strips may inadvertently exceed the limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Close Unused Tab Strips: Review the open tab strips in your SAP GUI and close any that