How To Fix 5A222 - Interval limits reached for automatic scan

5A222 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Interval limits reached for automatic scan

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5A222 - Details

• The SAP error message 5A222 indicates that the interval limits for an automatic scan have been reached. This typically occurs in the context of SAP systems that utilize automatic scanning processes, such as those related to data archiving, data aging, or system performance monitoring.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system has reached the predefined limits for the number of automatic scans that can be performed within a certain time frame. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Limits: The system settings may have defined strict limits on how often automatic scans can occur.
  High Volume of Data: If there is a large volume of data to be scanned, the system may reach its limits more quickly.
  System Performance Issues: If the system is under heavy load or if there are performance bottlenecks, it may not be able to complete scans in a timely manner.
  
  
  Solution:
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