How To Fix FG673 - Total of documents read/retrieved: &/&

FG673 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 673

• Message text: Total of documents read/retrieved: &/&

What causes this issue?

Totals information:

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

Documents read from the archive: &v1&
Documents retrieved on the database: &v2&
Documents written to a new archive: &v3&
The new archive is &v4&.

System Response

Information

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG673 - Total of documents read/retrieved: &/& ?

  The SAP error message FG673 typically indicates an issue related to the total number of documents that have been read or retrieved during a specific process, such as a report or a data extraction. The message format usually includes placeholders for the total number of documents processed, which can help in diagnosing the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Volume: The error may occur if the system is trying to process a large volume of documents, which may exceed the limits set in the system configuration.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may be too broad, leading to an excessive number of documents being retrieved.
  Performance Issues: The system may be experiencing performance issues, causing timeouts or failures in retrieving the documents.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the retrieval of certain documents.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that limit the number of documents that