How To Fix SV800 - Table is too wide for display

SV800 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 800

• Message text: Table is too wide for display

What causes this issue?

The table to be printed contains too many or excessively long fields,
which means that an individual entry is too large for the paging area.

System Response

The table cannot be printed.

How to fix this error?

Create the printout in several lists by printing a limited selection of
table fields in each.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SV800 - Details

• The SAP error message SV800 "Table is too wide for display" typically occurs when you are trying to display a table or a report that has too many columns or fields, exceeding the display limits of the SAP GUI. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when using transaction codes that display large datasets or when working with custom reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Too Many Columns: The primary cause of this error is that the table or report you are trying to display has more columns than the SAP GUI can handle at once.
  Screen Resolution: The resolution of your display may also affect how many columns can be shown at once.
  SAP GUI Settings: Certain settings in the SAP GUI may limit the number of columns displayed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Limit the Number of Columns: Modify the report or table display to limit the number of columns. You can do this by:
  
  Using selection criteria to filter the data.
  Customizing