How To Fix AREN012 - Restrict the analysis period further

AREN012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AREN - Messages - Archiving Engine

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Restrict the analysis period further

What causes this issue?

You can display a maximum of 32 periods in the graphic. However, the
analysis period contains more than 32 periods in which business objects
for resubmission were determined.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AREN012 - Restrict the analysis period further ?

  The SAP error message AREN012, which states "Restrict the analysis period further," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Analytical Applications or reporting tools when the selected time period for analysis is too broad. This can lead to performance issues or excessive data being processed, which the system cannot handle efficiently.
  
  Cause:
  
  Broad Time Selection: The user has selected a time period that encompasses too much data, which can overwhelm the system.
  Data Volume: The volume of data for the selected period exceeds the limits set by the system or the configuration.
  System Performance: The system may be configured to restrict large data queries to maintain performance and responsiveness.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Narrow the Date Range: Reduce the time period for your analysis. Instead of selecting a full year, try selecting a month or a week.
  Use Filters: Apply additional filters to limit the data set further. This could include filtering by specific dimensions such as region, product, or