How To Fix IU418 - Table & contains at least & rows

IU418 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IU - Incremental Conversion (ICNV)

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Table & contains at least & rows

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IU418 - Table & contains at least & rows ?

  The SAP error message IU418 indicates that a specific table contains a number of rows that exceeds a predefined limit. This message typically arises in the context of data processing or reporting, where the system imposes restrictions on the number of rows that can be handled in a single operation to ensure performance and stability.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A table (denoted by & in the message) has more rows than the system can process in a single transaction or operation.
  This limit is often set to prevent performance degradation or memory issues during data processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IU418 error, consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Filter Data: Modify your query or selection criteria to reduce the number of rows being processed. This can involve:
  
  Adding more specific filters to your selection.
  Limiting the date range or other parameters to narrow down the dataset.
  
  
  
  Batch Processing: If applicable, break down the operation into smaller batches that each contain fewer