How To Fix BS_ANLY_APF004 - Maximum number of 32 analysis steps exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS_ANLY_APF - Analysis Path Framework

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Maximum number of 32 analysis steps exceeded

What causes this issue?

Your analysis path &SYST-MSGV1& has &SYST-MSGV2& steps. It is not
possible to save analysis paths with more than 32 analysis steps.

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?

Delete steps so that your analysis path does not exceed the maximum
number of 32 steps.

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 BS_ANLY_APF004 - Maximum number of 32 analysis steps exceeded ?

  The SAP error message BS_ANLY_APF004 indicates that the maximum number of analysis steps (32) has been exceeded in the Analytical Processing Framework (APF) of SAP. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or execute an analysis that has more than 32 steps defined, which is the limit set by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Step Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the analysis you are trying to execute has more than 32 analysis steps defined. Each step can represent a different operation or transformation applied to the data.
  Complex Analysis: If your analysis is complex and requires multiple steps for data manipulation, it may inadvertently exceed this limit.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Analysis Steps: Go through the analysis configuration and check the number of steps defined. Try to simplify the analysis by reducing the number of steps.
  Combine Steps: If possible, combine multiple steps into a single step to stay within the limit. This may involve rethinking how the data is processed or visualized.
  Split Analysis: If the analysis is inherently complex and cannot be simplified, consider splitting it into multiple analyses, each with fewer than 32 steps.
  Check for Redundant Steps: Sometimes, there may be redundant or unnecessary steps that can be removed without affecting the outcome of the analysis.
  
  Related Information:
  
  APF Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the Analytical Processing Framework to understand the limitations and best practices for configuring analysis steps.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Performance Considerations: Keep in mind that having too many steps can also impact performance, so optimizing the number of steps is beneficial not just for avoiding the error but also for improving execution time.
  
  If you continue to face issues after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.