How To Fix STGR177 - Unable to display grid; maximum number of lines exceeded

STGR177 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STGR - Hold store grouping messages

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Unable to display grid; maximum number of lines exceeded

What causes this issue?

Grids in the web interface cannot contain more than 200 lines.

System Response

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?

Use standard access instead of Web access.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STGR177 - Unable to display grid; maximum number of lines exceeded ?

  The SAP error message STGR177, which states "Unable to display grid; maximum number of lines exceeded," typically occurs when a report or transaction tries to display more data than the system is configured to handle in a single grid view. This can happen in various SAP modules when the result set exceeds the predefined limit for displayable lines.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Maximum Rows: The grid display has a limit on the number of rows it can show, which is often set to prevent performance issues. When the data set exceeds this limit, the error is triggered.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum number of lines that can be displayed in a grid is often defined in the system settings or user parameters.
  Large Data Set: The query or report being executed is returning a large number of records, which exceeds the allowable limit for display.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Limit the Data Set: Modify the selection criteria of the report or transaction