How To Fix LTR_PRESEL018 - Overflow of preselection step counter

LTR_PRESEL018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LTR_PRESEL - LTR: Preselection

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Overflow of preselection step counter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LTR_PRESEL018 - Overflow of preselection step counter ?

  The SAP error message LTR_PRESEL018: Overflow of preselection step counter typically occurs in the context of the SAP Logistics Execution (LE) module, particularly when dealing with the preselection of delivery items or during the processing of deliveries. This error indicates that the system has exceeded the maximum number of preselection steps allowed during the processing of a delivery or related logistics operation.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is usually related to the configuration or the data being processed. Specifically, it can occur due to:
  
  Excessive Preselection Steps: The system has a limit on the number of preselection steps it can handle. If the number of steps exceeds this limit, the overflow error is triggered.
  Data Volume: Large volumes of data being processed in a single operation can lead to this error, especially if there are many items or complex conditions involved.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect or suboptimal configuration settings in the logistics execution or