How To Fix FMFG180 - Do not update too many documents. See long text for information.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG - U.S. Federal Government Message Class

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Do not update too many documents. See long text for information.

What causes this issue?

When the purchase requisition (PR) is updated to accounting, the PRs are
fixed so that the subsequent MRP run does not delete these PRs. So if
you update all the PRs generated by a MRP run to accounting, these PRs
are not deleted by the subsequent MRP run even though the requirements
do not exist now. This means you must decide which PRs you want to
update.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Update only those PRs you think will be converted into purchase orders
or which you think are relevant.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG180 - Do not update too many documents. See long text for information. ?

  The SAP error message FMFG180, which states "Do not update too many documents," typically occurs in the context of Financial Management (FM) or Funds Management (FM) when a user attempts to process or update a large number of documents in a single transaction. This error is designed to prevent performance issues and ensure system stability.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Document Updates: The error is triggered when the system detects that the number of documents being updated exceeds a predefined threshold. This is a safeguard to prevent performance degradation.
  Batch Processing: If you are trying to process a batch of documents in one go, the system may limit the number of documents that can be processed simultaneously.
  Configuration Settings: The threshold for the maximum number of documents that can be updated in one transaction may be configured in the system settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Reduce the Number of Documents: Try to split the batch of documents into smaller groups and process them in multiple transactions instead of one large update.
  Check Configuration Settings: Consult with your SAP Basis or system administrator to review the configuration settings related to document updates. They may adjust the threshold if appropriate, but this should be done with caution to avoid performance issues.
  Review Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more detailed information. This can provide specific guidance or additional context related to the error.
  Transaction Logs: Review transaction logs or system performance metrics to identify if there are underlying issues that need to be addressed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Performance Monitoring: If this error occurs frequently, it may be beneficial to monitor system performance and identify any bottlenecks that could be contributing to the issue.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on best practices for processing documents in SAP to minimize the likelihood of encountering this error.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.