How To Fix 61173 - Selection of planned orders was interrupted after & hits

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Selection of planned orders was interrupted after & hits

What causes this issue?

In the Customizing menu for material requirements planning, an upper
limit has been entered for the number of planned orders to be lised in
the collective conversion of planned orders to purchase requisitions.

System Response

The system proposes the number of planned orders for conversion that is
maintained in Customizing.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61173 - Selection of planned orders was interrupted after & hits ?

  The SAP error message 61173, which states "Selection of planned orders was interrupted after & hits," typically occurs during the processing of planned orders in the SAP system. This message indicates that the selection process for planned orders was stopped after a certain number of hits (or records) were found, which can be due to various reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Threshold Limit: SAP has a default threshold limit for the number of records that can be processed in a single selection. If the number of planned orders exceeds this limit, the selection will be interrupted.
  Performance Issues: If the system is experiencing performance issues, it may not be able to handle a large number of records efficiently, leading to interruptions.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to limit the number of records returned for performance reasons.
  
  Solution:
  
  Increase the Threshold Limit: You can adjust the threshold limit for the selection of planned orders. This can typically be done in the configuration settings of the relevant transaction or program. Consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to make these changes.
  Refine Selection Criteria: Narrow down the selection criteria to reduce the number of planned orders being processed at once. This can be done by adding more filters or conditions to the selection screen.
  Batch Processing: If you are processing a large number of planned orders, consider breaking them into smaller batches to avoid hitting the threshold limit.
  Performance Tuning: Work with your SAP Basis team to analyze and optimize the performance of the system. This may involve database tuning, indexing, or other performance improvement strategies.
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as there may be fixes or improvements related to this issue in newer versions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to error message 61173. SAP frequently releases notes that address known issues and provide solutions or workarounds.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or MD05 (Individual Display of MRP List) where this error might occur.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for planned order processing and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) to understand the underlying processes and configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage SAP support for further assistance.