/BDL/D-144 - No of columns > 99; only 99 will be displayed

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BDL/D- -

• Message number: 144

• Message text: No of columns > 99; only 99 will be displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BDL/D-144 - No of columns > 99; only 99 will be displayed ?

  The SAP error message /BDL/D-144 No of columns > 99; only 99 will be displayed typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Data Language (BDL) or when dealing with data display in certain SAP reports or transactions. This error indicates that the system is trying to display more than 99 columns in a report or output, but the display limit is set to 99 columns.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Column Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the report or output you are trying to generate has more than 99 columns. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are pulling data from multiple tables or when the report is designed to show a large number of fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Columns: Modify the report or query to limit the number of columns to 99 or fewer. This can be done by:
  
  Selecting only the necessary fields that you need for your analysis.
  Using filters to limit the data being pulled into the report.
  
  
  
  Use Multiple Reports: If you need to analyze more than 99 columns, consider breaking the data into multiple reports. Each report can focus on a specific subset of the data.
  
  
  Custom ABAP Report: If you have access to ABAP development, you can create a custom report that handles more than 99 columns by using different techniques, such as pagination or exporting the data to a file format that can handle more columns (like Excel).
  
  
  Check Configuration: In some cases, there may be configuration settings that can be adjusted to allow for more columns, but this is less common and may not be advisable due to performance considerations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP provides fixes or workarounds for specific issues.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific transaction or report you are using to understand its limitations and best practices for data extraction.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully generate your report or output without exceeding the column limit.