How To Fix FMBS141 - Too many objects selected, specify your selection more closely


FMBS141 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FMBS - Budget structure

  • Message number: 141

  • Message text: Too many objects selected, specify your selection more closely

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  • What causes this issue?

    If you want to display or change the budget addresses, you can only
    display 5000 entries in the list.

    System Response

    Processing stopped.

    How to fix this error?

    Refine your selection of FM account assignment elements, so that not so
    many objects are selected.

    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.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBS141 - Too many objects selected, specify your selection more closely ?
    The SAP error message FMBS141 ("Too many objects selected, specify your selection more closely") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that retrieves a large number of objects or records, exceeding the system's predefined limits. This is often seen in financial management or budget-related transactions, particularly in the context of Funds Management (FM).
    
    Cause: Excessive Data Selection: The user has selected too many records or objects in a report or transaction, which can lead to performance issues or exceed system limits. System Configuration: The system may have specific settings that limit the number of objects that can be processed at one time to ensure optimal performance. Inefficient Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used may be too broad, resulting in a large dataset being returned.
    Solution: Refine Selection Criteria: Narrow down the selection criteria to reduce the number of objects being processed. This can include: Specifying date ranges more precisely. Filtering by specific account

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