How To Fix MEREP_00462 - Detailed output can cause memory error if the number of records is high

MEREP_00462 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEREP_00 - Basic Message

• Message number: 462

• Message text: Detailed output can cause memory error if the number of records is high

What causes this issue?

Detailed output shows which records the purge tool picks up or deletes.
This option can cause a short dump depending on the number of records
selected and the memory availability of the system. If you deselect this
option, the system outputs only the record count.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Deselect the <LS>Output Detail Result List</> checkbox. If you want to
display the detailed output, use a smaller date range so that the number
of records is lower.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MEREP_00462 - Details

• The SAP error message MEREP_00462 indicates that there is a potential memory issue when generating detailed output for a large number of records. This typically occurs in scenarios where a report or transaction is trying to process or display a significant amount of data, which can lead to performance degradation or memory overflow.
  
  Cause:
  
  High Volume of Data: The primary cause of this error is the attempt to process or display a large dataset in a single output. When the number of records exceeds the system's memory capacity, it can lead to memory errors.
  Inefficient Query: The way the data is being queried or processed may not be optimized, leading to excessive memory usage.
  System Configuration: The SAP system may not be configured to handle large datasets efficiently, either due to hardware limitations or insufficient memory allocation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Limit the Data Volume:
  
  Use Selection Criteria: When running reports or transactions, apply filters or selection criteria to limit