How To Fix IH113 - The selection cannot be executed owing to limitations

IH113 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 113

• Message text: The selection cannot be executed owing to limitations

What causes this issue?

You have tried to select both generically and according to more than 50
individual values. This combination is not allowed.

System Response

The System cancels the selection.

How to fix this error?

Change the selection constraints.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH113 - The selection cannot be executed owing to limitations ?

  The SAP error message IH113, which states "The selection cannot be executed owing to limitations," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module, particularly when dealing with the selection of maintenance orders, notifications, or other related objects. This error is often related to the limitations set in the system regarding the number of records that can be processed or displayed at one time.
  Causes:
  
  Data Volume: The selection criteria may return a large number of records, exceeding the system's limits for processing or displaying data.
  System Settings: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that limit the number of records that can be selected or displayed.
  Performance Issues: The system may be configured to prevent large selections to avoid performance degradation.
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, user roles and authorizations can restrict access to certain data sets, leading to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Narrow down the selection criteria to reduce the