How To Fix EI175 - This selection can cause lengthy processing time

EI175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 175

• Message text: This selection can cause lengthy processing time

What causes this issue?

The selection criteria you have chosen could result in lengthy run
time.

How to fix this error?

To reduce run time, you can limit the amount of data included in the
search on the selection screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI175 - This selection can cause lengthy processing time ?

  The SAP error message EI175, which states "This selection can cause lengthy processing time," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that involves a large dataset or complex selection criteria. This warning is intended to inform users that the operation they are about to perform may take a significant amount of time to complete, potentially impacting system performance.
  
  Cause:
  
  Large Data Volume: The selection criteria specified in the report or transaction may result in processing a large volume of data.
  Complex Queries: The use of complex joins, subqueries, or filters can lead to longer processing times.
  Inefficient Indexing: If the database tables involved are not properly indexed, it can slow down data retrieval.
  System Performance: The overall performance of the SAP system may be affected by other concurrent processes or insufficient resources.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Narrow down the selection criteria to limit the amount of data being processed. This can include:
  
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