How To Fix FDT_WD_TOOLS414 - Node expansion stopped on level &1 due to performance issues

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_WD_TOOLS - Message Class for tools

• Message number: 414

• Message text: Node expansion stopped on level &1 due to performance issues

What causes this issue?

The system has determined that for certain levels, the trace information
currently displayed contains more than 25 entries. This maximum of 25
entries per expansion level is in effect to avoid time-consuming
processing.

System Response

The amount of lean trace information currently displayed is not
complete.

How to fix this error?

To display the missing parts of the trace data go to a currently not
expanded trace line in which you are interested and expand it manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_WD_TOOLS414 - Node expansion stopped on level &1 due to performance issues ?

  The SAP error message FDT_WD_TOOLS414 indicates that the node expansion in a Web Dynpro application has been halted at a certain level due to performance issues. This typically occurs when the system detects that expanding a node would lead to excessive resource consumption, potentially affecting the performance of the application or the overall system.
  Causes:
  
  Large Data Sets: The node being expanded may contain a large number of entries, which can lead to performance degradation.
  Inefficient Queries: The underlying data retrieval logic may not be optimized, causing slow response times when fetching data.
  Complex Data Structures: The structure of the data being processed may be too complex, leading to increased processing time.
  System Resource Limitations: The server may be under heavy load or may not have sufficient resources (CPU, memory) to handle the request efficiently.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Limit Data Retrieval: Implement pagination or limit the number of records fetched at once. This can help reduce the load on the system.
  Optimize Queries: Review and optimize the database queries used to fetch data. Ensure that indexes are used effectively and that the queries are efficient.
  Simplify Data Structures: If possible, simplify the data model or reduce the complexity of the data being processed.
  Increase System Resources: If the system is under heavy load, consider scaling up the resources (CPU, memory) or optimizing the server configuration.
  Adjust Web Dynpro Settings: Check the Web Dynpro application settings to see if there are options to control the depth of node expansion or to limit the amount of data processed at once.
  Monitor Performance: Use performance monitoring tools to identify bottlenecks in the application and address them accordingly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Web Dynpro Documentation: Review SAP's official documentation on Web Dynpro for best practices in performance optimization.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on performance tuning.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP community forums or support channels to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the performance issues leading to the FDT_WD_TOOLS414 error message.