How To Fix KB203 - Selection canceled after & data records

KB203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Selection canceled after & data records

What causes this issue?

On the initial screen of the report, you restricted the number of the
data records to be read to &V2& under "Further settings". This number
was exceeded and the selection terminated early.

System Response

Only the first &V1& data records are displayed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KB203 - Details

• The SAP error message "KB203 Selection canceled after & data records" typically occurs when a report or transaction in SAP attempts to process a large volume of data, and the system cancels the selection due to performance or resource constraints. This message indicates that the selection criteria resulted in a large number of records being retrieved, and the system has automatically canceled the operation to prevent performance issues.
  Causes:
  
  Large Data Volume: The selection criteria specified in the report or transaction may match a large number of records, leading to performance issues.
  System Settings: The system may have settings that limit the number of records that can be processed in a single operation.
  Timeouts: The operation may exceed the allowed processing time, leading to a timeout and cancellation of the selection.
  Memory Limitations: The system may not have enough memory or resources to handle the large dataset.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Narrow down the selection criteria to