How To Fix KG847 - You may get long runtimes

KG847 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 847

• Message text: You may get long runtimes

What causes this issue?

The system will find all the characteristic values of the
characteristics in the lead column.

System Response

This can take a very long time, especially for characteristics with a
large number of values (for example, the customer or product). You may
even receive a timeout.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you really need to execute this function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG847 - You may get long runtimes ?

  The SAP error message KG847, which states "You may get long runtimes," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting, internal orders, or profitability analysis. This message is a warning rather than a critical error, indicating that the system may take a long time to process a particular operation or report due to the volume of data or complexity of the calculations involved.
  Causes:
  
  Large Data Volume: The operation may involve processing a significant amount of data, which can lead to longer runtimes.
  Complex Calculations: The calculations required for the report or operation may be complex, leading to increased processing time.
  Inefficient Queries: Poorly optimized queries or reports can also contribute to longer runtimes.
  System Performance: The overall performance of the SAP system may be affected by hardware limitations, network issues, or other background processes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Optimize Queries: Review and optimize the queries or reports that are