How To Fix AO732 - More than &1 appropriation requests meet your selection cirteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 732

• Message text: More than &1 appropriation requests meet your selection cirteria

What causes this issue?

More than &V1& appropriation requests exist for the selection criteria
you entered.

System Response

The system displays &V1& appropriation requests, which is the maximum
number that you specified.

How to fix this error?

Either limit your selection criteria further, or increase the maximum
number of appropriation requests that can be selected.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO732 - More than &1 appropriation requests meet your selection cirteria ?

  The SAP error message AO732 ("More than &1 appropriation requests meet your selection criteria") typically occurs in the context of the Project System (PS) or Investment Management (IM) modules when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that retrieves appropriation requests (investment projects) based on certain selection criteria. The error indicates that the selection criteria specified by the user have returned more appropriation requests than the system can handle in a single operation.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Data: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction are too broad, resulting in a large number of appropriation requests being retrieved.
  System Limitations: SAP has certain limits on the number of records that can be processed or displayed at one time, and exceeding this limit triggers the error.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the system that limit the number of records returned for performance reasons.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Narrow down the selection criteria to reduce the number of appropriation requests returned. This can include:
  
  Adding more specific filters (e.g., date ranges, project types, status).
  Using additional fields to limit the selection.
  
  
  
  Pagination: If the report or transaction supports pagination, consider breaking down the selection into smaller chunks or pages to process fewer records at a time.
  
  
  Check System Settings: Consult with your SAP Basis or system administrator to check if there are any configurable limits on the number of records returned and whether these can be adjusted.
  
  
  Use Alternative Reports: If the standard report is not suitable due to the volume of data, consider using alternative reports or custom reports that can handle larger datasets more efficiently.
  
  
  Performance Optimization: If you frequently encounter this issue, it may be worth reviewing the overall performance of the system and optimizing database queries or indexes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific transaction or report you are using to understand its limitations and best practices for selection criteria.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.