How To Fix DB071 - You have chosen too many fields (maximum: &1)

DB071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 071

• Message text: You have chosen too many fields (maximum: &1)

What causes this issue?

You chose &V2& fields for dynamic selections. However, you can only use
up to &V1& fields for dynamic selections.

System Response

The system could not accept your selection.

How to fix this error?

Choose fewer fields.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB071 - You have chosen too many fields (maximum: &1) ?

  The SAP error message DB071 indicates that a user has attempted to select more fields than the maximum allowed in a database query. This typically occurs when using transaction codes that involve data retrieval, such as SE16 (Data Browser) or SE11 (Data Dictionary), and the user tries to select too many fields from a database table or view.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the number of fields selected exceeds the predefined limit set by the SAP system. This limit is in place to ensure optimal performance and resource management during data retrieval operations. The maximum number of fields allowed is indicated by the placeholder &1 in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DB071 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Selected Fields: Review the fields you are trying to select and reduce the number to comply with the maximum limit. You can do this by:
  
  Deselecting unnecessary fields.
  Grouping related fields