How To Fix F5199 - Limit transaction number otherwise run time is too long

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Limit transaction number otherwise run time is too long

What causes this issue?

If you do not enter the cross-company code document number, you may
encounter long run times.

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?

If at all possible, try to restrict to this number for known
cross-company code numbers.
The system only ever searches for documents that have not yet been
archived.

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 F5199 - Limit transaction number otherwise run time is too long ?

  The SAP error message F5199, which states "Limit transaction number otherwise run time is too long," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or processes that involve a large number of records or data entries. This error is a warning that the system is processing too many transactions at once, which can lead to performance issues or excessively long run times.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Data Volume: The error is often triggered when a transaction attempts to process a large volume of data in a single run, which can overwhelm the system's resources.
  Inefficient Queries: Poorly optimized queries or reports that pull too much data can also lead to this error.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may limit the number of transactions that can be processed at once.
  
  Solution:
  
  Limit the Number of Transactions: Break down the transaction into smaller batches. Instead of processing all records at once, try to limit the number of records processed in a single transaction.
  Optimize Queries: Review and optimize any queries or reports that are being run. Ensure that they are efficient and only pulling necessary data.
  Adjust Configuration Settings: If applicable, check the configuration settings related to transaction limits and adjust them to allow for more transactions if the system can handle it.
  Increase System Resources: If the system is consistently running into performance issues, consider increasing the hardware resources (CPU, memory) allocated to the SAP system.
  Use Background Processing: If the transaction can be run in the background, consider using background processing to avoid timeouts and improve performance.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to the specific process you are working on (e.g., FBL1N for vendor line items, FBL3N for G/L account line items).
  Performance Monitoring: Use transaction ST03N to monitor system performance and identify bottlenecks.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it is impacting business operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to mitigate the error and improve the performance of your SAP transactions.