How To Fix 6G086 - Selecting entries beyond area limits is not allowed

6G086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6G - Messages for System Administration Assistant

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Selecting entries beyond area limits is not allowed

What causes this issue?

An area was selected whose first and last entry do not belong to the
same task area.

System Response

You cannot mark tasks in more than one task area.

How to fix this error?

Reset the selection by placing the cursor on the first entry and press
the selection button. Then mark only other entries in the same area.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 6G086 - Selecting entries beyond area limits is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message 6G086 ("Selecting entries beyond area limits is not allowed") typically occurs when a user attempts to access or select data that exceeds the defined limits of a specific area in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with internal tables, database queries, or specific transactions that have defined boundaries for data selection.
  Causes:
  
  Data Selection Limits: The error often arises when the selection criteria specified in a query or report exceed the defined limits of the data area. For example, if you are trying to select more records than the system allows for a particular operation.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters or filters applied in the selection might be incorrect or too broad, leading to an attempt to access data outside the permissible range.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the amount of data that can be processed