How To Fix /CEERE/DM254 - Maximum number of items in document is &1

/CEERE/DM254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CEERE/DM -

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Maximum number of items in document is &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CEERE/DM254 - Maximum number of items in document is &1 ?

  The SAP error message /CEERE/DM254 Maximum number of items in document is &1 typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document (such as a purchase order, sales order, or any other document type) that exceeds the maximum number of line items allowed by the system configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by exceeding the predefined limit of line items in a document. This limit is set in the system configuration and can vary based on the specific SAP module or business process you are working with. The maximum number of items is defined to ensure system performance and manageability.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Line Items: If possible, try to reduce the number of line items in the document you are trying to create or process. This may involve consolidating items or splitting the document into multiple smaller documents.
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: