How To Fix ME742 - Number of selected inbound deliveries: &1

ME742 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 742

• Message text: Number of selected inbound deliveries: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME742 - Number of selected inbound deliveries: &1 ?

  The SAP error message ME742 ("Number of selected inbound deliveries: &1") typically occurs when you are trying to process inbound deliveries in the system, and the number of selected inbound deliveries exceeds the allowed limit set in the system configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limit: The error is primarily caused by selecting more inbound deliveries than the system allows for a single processing action. This limit is often set in the system configuration to prevent performance issues or to ensure that the processing remains manageable.
  System Configuration: The limit on the number of inbound deliveries that can be processed at once may be configured in the system settings, and it can vary based on the specific implementation or version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Reduce Selection: The most straightforward solution is to reduce the number of inbound deliveries you are trying to process at one time. Try selecting fewer deliveries and see if the error persists.
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