How To Fix ICL_CONF_SEARCH002 - Search incomplete; selection restricted to &1 (&2) hits

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_CONF_SEARCH - Configurable Message Search

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Search incomplete; selection restricted to &1 (&2) hits

What causes this issue?

The maximum number of hits in a search (&v1&) has been exceeded
(restriction fnr database selection).
&V2& hits are displayed in the results list.
The number of hits in the results list can be considerably smaller than
the number of selected database records. The reason for this is that the
selected database records are summarized further, dependent on the
selection criteria in the search report (display one line per claim,
display one line per subclaim).

System Response

The system cancels the search prematurely.

How to fix this error?

Perform one of the following activities:
Enter search criteria that is more detailed.
Change the settings in Customizing activity <ZK>Define Settings for
Claim Search for Each User</> (see below "Procedure for System
Administration").

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.

INCLUDE ICL_MESSAGE_CUST OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_CONF_SEARCH002 - Search incomplete; selection restricted to &1 (&2) hits ?

  The SAP error message ICL_CONF_SEARCH002 indicates that a search operation has been performed, but the results were incomplete due to a restriction in the selection criteria. The message typically states that the search was limited to a certain number of hits (e.g., &1 hits out of &2 total hits).
  Cause:
  This error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Search Criteria Limitations: The search criteria used may be too restrictive, leading to a limited number of results being returned.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to limit the number of search results returned for performance reasons.
  Data Volume: There may be a large volume of data, and the system is set to only display a subset of that data to avoid overwhelming the user interface.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Review Search Criteria: Check the search parameters you are using. If they are too specific, consider broadening them to retrieve more results.
  
  
  Adjust System Settings: If you have the necessary permissions, you can check the system settings related to search limits. This may involve adjusting parameters in the configuration settings to allow for more results to be displayed.
  
  
  Pagination: If the system supports it, look for options to paginate through the results. This way, you can view additional results beyond the initial limit.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the search functionality you are using. There may be specific settings or configurations that can be adjusted.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently releases updates that may address known issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting or adjusting search settings (e.g., SE80 for object navigator, SE11 for data dictionary).
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to access the data you are trying to retrieve.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the ICL_CONF_SEARCH002 error and improve your search results in SAP.