How To Fix KEBAPI203 - Only part of the selected records could be returned

KEBAPI203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEBAPI - Messages for BAPIs

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Only part of the selected records could be returned

What causes this issue?

When data was read from the database, more records were returned than
are permitted by the value for the parameter "MaxRecords".

System Response

Some of the data records selected are not contained in the return
table.

How to fix this error?

To prevent this error from reoccurring, you can do either of the
following:
Limit your selection further so that fewer records are selected from
the database.
Increase the value for the parameter "MaxRecords".

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KEBAPI203 - Details

• The SAP error message KEBAPI203, which states "Only part of the selected records could be returned," typically occurs when using the BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) to retrieve data, and the system is unable to return all requested records due to certain limitations or conditions.
  Causes:
  
  Data Volume Limitations: The BAPI may have a limit on the number of records it can return in a single call. If the requested data exceeds this limit, only a portion of the records will be returned.
  Filters and Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the BAPI call may be too broad, resulting in a large dataset that cannot be fully processed in one go.
  Performance Issues: The system may be experiencing performance issues, leading to timeouts or other constraints that prevent the retrieval of all records.
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions based on user authorizations that limit the visibility of certain records.
  Data Consistency: If there are