How To Fix CTE_FND237 - Max. number of hits (10000) exceeded. Refine your selection.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTE_FND - General message class for Add-On CTE_FND

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Max. number of hits (10000) exceeded. Refine your selection.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTE_FND237 - Max. number of hits (10000) exceeded. Refine your selection. ?

  The SAP error message CTE_FND237, which states "Max. number of hits (10000) exceeded. Refine your selection," typically occurs when a query or selection in SAP returns more records than the system is configured to handle in a single request. This limit is set to prevent performance issues and excessive resource consumption.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Data Retrieval: The query or selection criteria used in the report or transaction is too broad, resulting in more than 10,000 records being retrieved.
  Inefficient Filters: The filters applied to the selection may not be specific enough, leading to a large dataset being returned.
  System Configuration: The maximum number of hits is a system setting that can be configured, but it is often set to 10,000 as a default for performance reasons.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Refine Your Selection Criteria:
  
  Narrow down the selection criteria to reduce the number of records returned. This can include adding more specific filters or conditions.
  Use date ranges, specific statuses, or other relevant fields to limit the dataset.
  
  
  
  Use Pagination:
  
  If applicable, consider implementing pagination in your query to retrieve data in smaller chunks rather than all at once.
  
  
  
  Check for Unnecessary Joins:
  
  If your query involves multiple tables, ensure that you are not joining unnecessary tables that could inflate the result set.
  
  
  
  Adjust System Settings (if applicable):
  
  If you have the necessary permissions and it is appropriate for your environment, you can consider increasing the maximum number of hits in the system settings. However, this should be done with caution and typically requires consultation with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Use Background Processing:
  
  For large datasets, consider running the report in the background, which may allow for processing larger volumes of data without hitting the limit.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its documentation and may provide additional insights or patches.
  Performance Considerations: Always consider the performance implications of retrieving large datasets. Even if you can increase the limit, it may lead to slower response times and impact system performance.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to effectively use selection criteria to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By refining your selection criteria and considering the above solutions, you should be able to resolve the CTE_FND237 error and retrieve the necessary data without exceeding the maximum hit limit.