How To Fix EU256 - & entries of & hits are displayed

EU256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EU - Development Environment

• Message number: 256

• Message text: & entries of & hits are displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EU256 - & entries of & hits are displayed ?

  The SAP error message EU256 typically indicates that there are too many entries being returned in a query or report, which can lead to performance issues or exceed system limits. The message often appears in the context of a selection screen or when executing a report that retrieves a large number of records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Data Volume: The query or report is attempting to retrieve a large number of records, which can overwhelm the system.
  Inefficient Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report may not be specific enough, leading to a broad data retrieval.
  System Limitations: There may be system-imposed limits on the number of records that can be processed or displayed at one time.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Narrow down the selection criteria to reduce the number of records being retrieved. This can include adding more filters or parameters to the query.
  Pagination: If the report allows, implement pagination to retrieve data in smaller