How To Fix DH173 - Selection method & is too wide

DH173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DH - DD: Messages for search helps

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Selection method & is too wide

What causes this issue?

The total width of the <DS:DE.SELMETHOD>selection method</> of the
particular elementary search help exceeds the maximum valid width of
1200 bytes.

System Response

INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL

How to fix this error?

Select a <DS:TX.VIEWS>view</> on the data in question that satisfies
the specified restriction as selection method of the search help.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH173 - Selection method & is too wide ?

  The SAP error message DH173 ("Selection method & is too wide") typically occurs when a selection method in a query or report is defined in such a way that it exceeds the allowable limits for the data being processed. This can happen in various contexts, such as when using selection criteria in ABAP programs, queries, or reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Data Volume: The selection method is trying to retrieve or process too much data at once, which can lead to performance issues or exceed system limits.
  Improperly Defined Selection Criteria: The selection criteria may be too broad or not properly defined, leading to an attempt to select a large dataset.
  Data Type Mismatch: The selection method may be trying to use a data type that is incompatible with the field being queried.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Narrow down the selection criteria to limit the amount of data being processed. This can involve adding more specific filters or