How To Fix EE_IU_MD000 - Search criteria are not selective

EE_IU_MD000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EE_IU_MD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Search criteria are not selective

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EE_IU_MD000 - Details

• The SAP error message EE_IU_MD000: Search criteria are not selective typically occurs when a query or search operation in SAP is too broad, resulting in a large number of records being returned. This can lead to performance issues or timeouts, as the system struggles to process and display the excessive data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-selective Search Criteria: The search criteria used in the query do not sufficiently narrow down the results. For example, if you are searching for records without specifying enough filters (like date ranges, specific IDs, etc.), the system may attempt to retrieve too many records.
  Database Performance: The underlying database may not be optimized for the query being executed, leading to inefficiencies.
  Indexing Issues: If the fields being searched are not indexed properly, it can lead to slow performance and non-selective searches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refine Search Criteria: Modify the search parameters to be more specific. Add additional filters or criteria to limit the number of records