How To Fix 1J091 - Selection area for account numbers too big; Restrict your selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1J - BCA: Payment Order Dialog

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Selection area for account numbers too big; Restrict your selection

What causes this issue?

You want to create an item list and have specified an account number
range that is too big.
For performance reasons it is not sensible to search over such a large
account number range. You should choose a smaller range to enable a
quick selection.

How to fix this error?

Enter just one account number or a smaller from/to range.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1J091 - Selection area for account numbers too big; Restrict your selection ?

  The SAP error message 1J091 ("Selection area for account numbers too big; Restrict your selection") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that involves selecting a large number of account numbers or ranges of account numbers. This error is a safeguard to prevent performance issues that can arise from processing excessively large datasets.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Selection Criteria: The user has selected too many account numbers or ranges in the selection screen, exceeding the system's limits.
  System Configuration: The system may have predefined limits on the number of entries that can be processed in a single selection to ensure optimal performance.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Selections: 
  
  Review the selection criteria and reduce the number of account numbers or ranges you are trying to include in your selection.
  Instead of selecting a large range, consider breaking it down into smaller, more manageable groups.
  
  
  
  Use Wildcards: 
  
  If applicable, use wildcards to select a broader