How To Fix MSITEM023 - Maximum number of &1 items reached

MSITEM023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSITEM - Line Item Display with ALV, RFITEM**

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Maximum number of &1 items reached

What causes this issue?

You have specified a maximum number of &V1& items. The selection was
terminated when this number was reached.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSITEM023 - Maximum number of &1 items reached ?

  The SAP error message MSITEM023: Maximum number of &1 items reached typically occurs when you are trying to add more items to a document (such as a purchase order, sales order, or other transactional documents) than the system allows. This limit is set in the system configuration and can vary based on the specific document type and the settings defined in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Limit Reached: Each document type in SAP has a predefined maximum number of line items that can be added. When you attempt to exceed this limit, the system generates the error message.
  Configuration Settings: The limit is often defined in the configuration settings of the SAP system, which can be adjusted by system administrators.
  Document Type: Different document types (e.g., purchase orders, sales orders) may have different limits set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type Limits: Verify the maximum number of items allowed for the specific document type you are working with.