How To Fix AB404 - The data table is too large

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 404

• Message text: The data table is too large

What causes this issue?

The data table is too large.

System Response

The transfer of data was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Select a smaller area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB404 - The data table is too large ?

  The SAP error message AB404, which states "The data table is too large," typically occurs when a data table exceeds the maximum size limit that can be handled by the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with internal tables in ABAP programs, database tables, or when trying to load large datasets into memory.
  Causes:
  
  Exceeding Memory Limits: The internal table or data structure you are trying to use exceeds the memory limits set by the SAP system.
  Large Data Volume: The operation you are attempting (e.g., SELECT statement, data processing) involves a dataset that is too large for the system to handle in one go.
  Inefficient Data Handling: Poorly optimized code that retrieves or processes large amounts of data without proper pagination or filtering.
  Configuration Limits: System configuration settings that limit the size of data tables or internal tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Optimize Data Retrieval:
  
  Use WHERE clauses to filter data and retrieve only