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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBS - Budget structure

• Message number: 141

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

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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 numbers, cost centers, or other relevant fields.
  Using additional selection parameters to limit the dataset.
  
  
  
  Use Variants: If applicable, create and use selection variants that are more specific to your needs, which can help in managing the data selection more effectively.
  
  
  Batch Processing: If the transaction allows, consider processing the data in smaller batches rather than attempting to retrieve all records at once.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Check the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report for any guidelines on selection limits and best practices.
  
  
  System Configuration: If you frequently encounter this issue, it may be worth discussing with your SAP Basis or system administrator to see if the system settings can be adjusted to accommodate larger selections, though this should be done with caution to avoid performance degradation.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to Funds Management, such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMBS (Budget Simulation).
  Performance Considerations: Always consider the performance implications of large data selections in SAP, as they can lead to slow response times or system timeouts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling large data selections.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.