How To Fix /MVA/AMVIDEMSG036 - Limit the search

/MVA/AMVIDEMSG036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MVA/AMVIDEMSG -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Limit the search

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MVA/AMVIDEMSG036 - Limit the search ?

  The SAP error message /MVA/AMVIDEMSG036 Limit the search typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with the Master Data or when executing certain planning functions. This error indicates that the system has encountered too many results for a search query, and it is prompting the user to refine or limit the search criteria to obtain a manageable set of results.
  
  Cause:
  
  Too Broad Search Criteria: The search parameters used in the query are too broad, resulting in an excessive number of records being returned.
  Data Volume: The volume of data in the system is large, and the query is not specific enough to narrow down the results.
  System Performance: The system may be configured to limit the number of results returned to prevent performance issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Refine Search Criteria: Modify the search parameters to be more specific. This could involve:
  
  Adding additional filters.
  Using more specific values for