How To Fix CACS_SEG031 - The system is looking for too many hits. Change the selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACS_SEG - Commissions: Segment Assignment (IFBA)

• Message number: 031

• Message text: The system is looking for too many hits. Change the selection criteria

What causes this issue?

The system has found too many hits due to the selection options that
you chose.

How to fix this error?

Restrict the hitlist by entering suitable selection criteria.

Procedure for System Administrators

Alternatively, you can set the <ZK>CACS_SEGMAXHITS</> parameter ID to
increase the allowed maximum number of hits as required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACS_SEG031 - The system is looking for too many hits. Change the selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message CACS_SEG031 indicates that the system is encountering an issue where the selection criteria for a query or report are returning too many hits (i.e., too many records). This can lead to performance issues or exceed system limits for processing the data.
  Cause:
  
  Broad Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the query may be too broad, resulting in a large number of records being retrieved.
  Data Volume: The underlying data volume in the database may be very high, and the query is attempting to process too many records at once.
  System Limitations: There may be system-imposed limits on the number of records that can be processed in a single query or report.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: 
  
  Narrow down the selection criteria to reduce the number of records being retrieved. This can include adding more specific filters or conditions to the query.
  Use date ranges, specific statuses, or other relevant fields to limit the results.
  
  
  
  Pagination: If applicable, implement pagination in the report or query to process records in smaller batches rather than all at once.
  
  
  Use Aggregation: If the report allows, consider using aggregation functions to summarize data instead of retrieving all individual records.
  
  
  Check for Indexes: Ensure that the database tables involved in the query are properly indexed to improve performance and reduce the load on the system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the transaction or report you are using, as there may be known best practices for optimizing queries.
  
  
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check if there are any system configuration settings that can be adjusted to handle larger datasets.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Identify the specific transaction code or report that is generating the error to understand the context better.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message CACS_SEG031.
  Performance Monitoring: Use SAP performance monitoring tools to analyze the query execution and identify bottlenecks.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to effectively use selection criteria to avoid overly broad queries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CACS_SEG031 error and improve the performance of your queries in SAP.