How To Fix BRAIN052 - Limit the query to a smaller time range

BRAIN052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Limit the query to a smaller time range

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BRAIN052 - Details

• The SAP error message BRAIN052, which states "Limit the query to a smaller time range," typically occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environments when a query is executed that retrieves too much data over a specified time range. This can lead to performance issues or exceed system limits.
  
  Cause:
  
  Large Data Volume: The query is attempting to pull a large volume of data, which can overwhelm the system's resources.
  Time Range: The specified time range in the query is too broad, causing the system to process more data than it can handle efficiently.
  System Configuration: The system may have limitations on the amount of data that can be processed in a single query due to memory or performance constraints.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Narrow the Time Range: Modify the query to limit the time range. For example, instead of querying data for an entire year, try querying for a month or a week.
  Use Aggregation: