How To Fix MCAL_MESSAGES021 - More than & entries found; limit search criteria or change settings

MCAL_MESSAGES021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCAL_MESSAGES - Message Class for Marketing Calendar .

• Message number: 021

• Message text: More than & entries found; limit search criteria or change settings

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MCAL_MESSAGES021 - Details

• The SAP error message MCAL_MESSAGES021 indicates that a query or search operation has returned more entries than the system is configured to handle at once. This typically occurs in the context of data retrieval in SAP applications, particularly when dealing with large datasets.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the number of entries returned by a query exceeds the predefined limit set in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Running a report or transaction that retrieves a large volume of data.
  Using selection criteria that are too broad, resulting in a large number of records being fetched.
  System settings that limit the number of entries returned in a single query.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Refine Search Criteria:
  
  Narrow down your search parameters to reduce the number of records returned. This can include adding more specific filters or conditions to your query.
  
  
  
  Adjust System Settings:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions,