How to fix SAP error UCUM040?

What causes this issue? You entered a negative number or zero for the maximum number of rows to be displayed, or for the maximum number of scrollable columns. This is not feasible.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? Instead, enter a positive number for the maximum number of rows to be displayed, or for the maximum number of scrollable columns. There is one exception: If your intention is to always display all rows, enter the value "<LB>-1</>" (minus one).Procedure for System Administrators Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

How To Fix UCUM040 - A negative number of rows or columns is invalid

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SAP Error Message - Details

Message type: E = Error
Message class: UCUM - Messages for Monitor
Message number: 040
Message text: A negative number of rows or columns is invalid
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What causes this issue?
You entered a negative number or zero for the maximum number of rows to
be displayed, or for the maximum number of scrollable columns. This is
not feasible.
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?
Instead, enter a positive number for the maximum number of rows to be
displayed, or for the maximum number of scrollable columns.
There is one exception: If your intention is to always display all rows,
enter the value "<LB>-1</>" (minus one).
Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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