How To Fix FITP845 - Narrow down the selection by making more entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITP -

• Message number: 845

• Message text: Narrow down the selection by making more entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITP845 - Narrow down the selection by making more entries ?

  The SAP error message FITP845, which states "Narrow down the selection by making more entries," typically occurs when a user is trying to execute a report or transaction that returns too many results. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in financial transactions or reporting where the system is unable to process or display a large volume of data.
  Cause:
  
  Too Broad Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction are too broad, resulting in a large number of records being retrieved.
  System Performance: The system may have limitations on the number of records it can handle in a single query, leading to performance issues.
  Data Volume: The underlying database may contain a significant amount of data, making it difficult for the system to process all records at once.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: 
  
  Add more specific filters to your selection criteria. For example, if you are filtering by date, try narrowing it down to a specific range rather than a broad timeframe.
  Include additional fields such as company code, document type, or other relevant parameters to limit the results.
  
  
  
  Use Variants: 
  
  If you frequently run the same report, consider creating a variant with predefined selection criteria that narrow down the results.
  
  
  
  Pagination: 
  
  If the report allows, use pagination or limit the number of records displayed at once to manage the data more effectively.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data you are trying to retrieve. Sometimes, restrictions can lead to unexpected results.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the documentation for the specific transaction or report to understand the expected input and any limitations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transaction codes, especially those related to financial reporting (e.g., FBL1N, FBL3N, etc.).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on best practices for report execution.
  Performance Tuning: If this is a recurring issue, consider discussing with your SAP Basis team about performance tuning options for the database or application server.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FITP845 error and successfully execute your report or transaction.