How To Fix LCM_COMMON245 - Category model cannot have more than 20k records

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_COMMON - Messages for Legal Content Management

• Message number: 245

• Message text: Category model cannot have more than 20k records

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_COMMON245 - Category model cannot have more than 20k records ?

  The SAP error message LCM_COMMON245 indicates that a category model in SAP has exceeded the maximum limit of 20,000 records. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that deal with large datasets, such as SAP Analytics Cloud or SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the category model you are trying to create or manipulate has more than 20,000 records. This limit is imposed by SAP to ensure optimal performance and manageability of the data models.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Records:
  
  Filter Data: If possible, apply filters to reduce the number of records in your category model. This could involve limiting the data to a specific time period, region, or other relevant criteria.
  Aggregate Data: Instead of using detailed records, consider aggregating the data to a higher level. For example, instead of individual transactions, you could summarize