How To Fix 42806 - You selected more display files than source files

42806 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 806

• Message text: You selected more display files than source files

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42806 - You selected more display files than source files ?

  The SAP error message 42806, which states "You selected more display files than source files," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data processing or reporting functions, particularly when dealing with the selection of files or datasets for processing.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to select a greater number of display files (or output files) than the number of source files (or input files) available for processing. This mismatch can occur due to:
  
  Incorrect Selection: The user may have inadvertently selected multiple output files without corresponding input files.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system that leads to an incorrect count of available source files.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity or the way files are linked in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Selections: Go back to the selection screen and ensure that the number of display