How To Fix WK002 - Too many columns or selected column length is too big

WK002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WK - BPT: Messages integr. inbox

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Too many columns or selected column length is too big

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WK002 - Too many columns or selected column length is too big ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WK002 - Too many columns or selected column length is too big
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when the number of columns selected in a workflow container exceeds the system's allowed limit, or when the total length of the selected columns is too large. Specifically, the workflow container has restrictions on the number and size of data elements (columns) it can handle. If you try to include too many fields or fields with very large lengths (e.g., long strings or large structures), the system throws this error.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  Selecting too many fields from a database table or structure into the workflow container.  
  Including fields with large data types (e.g., long strings, large character fields).  
  Using complex or nested structures that expand into many columns.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reduce the number of columns:
  Limit the number of fields you select or map into the workflow container. Only include the necessary