How To Fix MY080 - Explanatory tool only possible for less than &1 selected objects

MY080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MY - Messages for Balance Sheet Valuation(Low.Val.Det./LIFO/FIFO)

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Explanatory tool only possible for less than &1 selected objects

What causes this issue?

You want to use the explanatory tool, but you have selected too many
objects (materials). The system is set up in such a way that the
explanatory tool can process a maximum of &V1& materials.

System Response

The system has recognized that due to the selection conditions, &V2&
materials should be selected.
You have two options:
- Change your selection conditions so that fewer materials are selected
than the maximum number of materials.
- Switch off the explanatory tool if you want to process more than the
maximum number of materials.

How to fix this error?

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

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 MY080 - Explanatory tool only possible for less than &1 selected objects ?

  The SAP error message MY080, which states "Explanatory tool only possible for less than &1 selected objects," typically occurs when you are trying to use the explanatory tool (such as the "Where-Used List" or "Impact Analysis") on a selection of objects that exceeds the system's limit for processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the number of selected objects exceeds the maximum limit that the explanatory tool can handle. This limit is set to ensure system performance and usability, as processing too many objects at once can lead to performance issues or timeouts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Selected Objects: 
  
  Instead of selecting all objects at once, try to narrow down your selection. You can do this by filtering the objects based on specific criteria or by selecting them in smaller batches.
  
  
  
  Use Different Criteria: 
  
  If applicable, use different selection criteria to limit the number of