How To Fix UPP_ALV031 - The layout to be displayed has too many (&1) rows -> long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_ALV - Message Class for the ALV Grid Link

• Message number: 031

• Message text: The layout to be displayed has too many (&1) rows -> long text

What causes this issue?

The selected layout has <(>&<)>V1& rows. The use of the SAP List Viewer
(ALV) in the SAPGUI for HTML is only permitted up to a table size of
200 rows.

System Response

The SAPGUI for HTML terminates.

How to fix this error?

Restrict the selection of the planning package you just edited, so that
less than 200 rows (optimal: less than 50 rows) appear for display.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPP_ALV031 - The layout to be displayed has too many (&1) rows -> long text ?

  The SAP error message UPP_ALV031 indicates that the layout you are trying to display in an ALV (ABAP List Viewer) report has exceeded the maximum number of rows that can be displayed. This is a common issue when dealing with large datasets in ALV reports.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the ALV grid has a limitation on the number of rows it can display at once. When the dataset exceeds this limit, the system generates this error message. The specific number of rows that triggers this error can vary based on system settings and configurations.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Limit the Data Set:
  
  Apply filters to your selection criteria to reduce the number of rows returned by the report. This can be done by adding selection parameters or using dynamic selections.
  
  
  
  Paginate the Results:
  
  Implement pagination in your ALV report. This allows you to display a subset of the data at a time, making it easier to manage large datasets.
  
  
  
  Use Variants:
  
  Create and use variants to save specific selection criteria that limit the number of rows returned.
  
  
  
  Adjust ALV Settings:
  
  Check if there are any settings in the ALV configuration that can be adjusted to allow for more rows to be displayed. However, this may not always be possible depending on the system's limitations.
  
  
  
  Export to Excel:
  
  If the data is too large to display in the ALV grid, consider providing an option to export the data to Excel or another format where users can view all the rows without the limitations of the ALV display.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the data. Sometimes, restrictions can lead to unexpected behavior.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ALV Grid Control: Familiarize yourself with the ALV grid control and its limitations. The maximum number of rows that can be displayed may depend on the version of SAP and the specific configuration of the ALV.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to ALV performance and limitations.
  Performance Considerations: When designing reports, consider performance implications of large datasets and how they can affect user experience.
  
  By implementing one or more of these solutions, you should be able to resolve the UPP_ALV031 error and improve the usability of your ALV reports.