How To Fix L3719 - Selection will mean that too large a data volume will be read

L3719 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 719

• Message text: Selection will mean that too large a data volume will be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3719 - Selection will mean that too large a data volume will be read ?

  The SAP error message L3719 indicates that the selection criteria you have specified in your report or transaction will result in reading a very large volume of data. This can lead to performance issues, such as long processing times or even system timeouts. The system is warning you that the operation may not be feasible due to the potential size of the data set.
  
  Cause:
  
  Broad Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have set may be too broad, allowing for a large number of records to be retrieved.
  Large Data Volume: The underlying database table may contain a significant amount of data, and your selection criteria do not sufficiently narrow down the results.
  Inefficient Queries: The way the query is structured may not be optimized for performance, leading to excessive data retrieval.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Narrow down your selection criteria to limit the number of records being retrieved. For example, use more specific date ranges,