How To Fix FM_SUBSET_E004 - Only &1 substrings are permitted for &2

FM_SUBSET_E004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM_SUBSET_E - Message class for Master Data substrings' groups

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Only &1 substrings are permitted for &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM_SUBSET_E004 - Only &1 substrings are permitted for &2 ?

  The SAP error message FM_SUBSET_E004 indicates that there is a restriction on the number of substrings that can be used in a specific context, typically related to the use of function modules or certain data processing operations. The message format suggests that you are trying to use more substrings than allowed for a particular operation or function.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to pass more substrings than the allowed limit for a specific function module or operation.
  The function module or operation has a predefined limit on the number of substrings it can handle, and your input exceeds this limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific function module or operation you are using to understand the limits on substrings. This will help you identify the maximum number of substrings allowed.
  
  
  Reduce Substrings: Modify your input to ensure that the number of substrings