How To Fix DS360 - Enter a selection (to reduce system load)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 360

• Message text: Enter a selection (to reduce system load)

What causes this issue?

You did not specify any selection on the selection screen.

System Response

The system expects some selection, since it must otherwise read tables
in their entirety from the database and this overloads the system.

How to fix this error?

Enter a selection on the selection screen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS360 - Enter a selection (to reduce system load) ?

  The SAP error message DS360, which states "Enter a selection (to reduce system load)," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that is expected to process a large volume of data without providing any selection criteria. This message is a prompt from the system to encourage users to limit the amount of data being processed to improve performance and reduce system load.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Selection Criteria: The user has not entered any selection criteria for the report or transaction, which could lead to the system attempting to process all available data.
  High Data Volume: The report or transaction is designed to handle large datasets, and without specific filters, it could overwhelm the system resources.
  System Performance: The system is configured to prevent excessive load by requiring users to specify selection criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Selection Criteria: When prompted with the DS360 message, provide specific selection criteria in the input fields available. This could include date ranges, specific IDs, or other relevant filters that narrow down the dataset.
  Use Variants: If you frequently run the same report, consider creating a variant with predefined selection criteria to streamline the process.
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific report or transaction to understand the recommended selection criteria and best practices for usage.
  Contact Support: If you believe you are receiving this message in error or if you need assistance with specific selection criteria, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Performance Optimization: Regularly review and optimize reports and transactions to ensure they are efficient and do not unnecessarily strain system resources.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to effectively use selection criteria in reports to avoid performance issues.
  System Configuration: Administrators can review system settings related to performance and load management to ensure they align with organizational needs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DS360 error and improve the efficiency of your SAP reporting processes.