How To Fix 5F518 - The number of selected categories must be below &

5F518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 518

• Message text: The number of selected categories must be below &

What causes this issue?

The number of social and professional categories entered in table T5F5G
and selected on the program selection screen exceeds the limit fixed
for the program results display.

System Response

Processing is interrupted.

How to fix this error?

Limit the choice of social and professional categories on the selection
screen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5F518 - Details

• The SAP error message 5F518, which states "The number of selected categories must be below &," typically occurs in the context of SAP applications where a user is trying to select more categories than the system allows. This error is often encountered in modules related to reporting, categorization, or selection criteria.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the user attempts to select a number of categories that exceeds the predefined limit set in the system configuration. This limit is often defined to ensure system performance and usability, preventing users from selecting too many categories at once, which could lead to performance issues or overly complex queries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Limit: Check the maximum number of categories that can be selected. This information can usually be found in the documentation for the specific SAP module you are using or by consulting with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Reduce the