How To Fix EI449 - Restrict the number of customers

EI449 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 449

• Message text: Restrict the number of customers

What causes this issue?

You selected the "Determine material from billing documents" selection
mode. For this mode, you have to limit the number of customers to be
processed. Otherwise, performance problems may occur.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI449 - Restrict the number of customers ?

  The SAP error message EI449, which states "Restrict the number of customers," typically occurs in the context of customer master data management or when processing transactions that involve customer data. This error is often related to system settings that limit the number of customers that can be processed or displayed in a particular transaction or report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The error may arise from configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the number of customers that can be displayed or processed at one time.
  Performance Considerations: To enhance system performance and avoid overwhelming the system with too much data, limits may be set on the number of customers that can be handled in a single transaction.
  Data Volume: If a transaction or report is attempting to process a large volume of customer records, it may exceed the predefined limits set in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust Configuration Settings: 
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant SAP