How To Fix O0004 - Please limit your selection

O0004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O0 - IS-OIL area independent messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Please limit your selection

What causes this issue?

System Response

Your selection and the result of your selection may take a long time.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_EINGABE_PRUEFEN OBJECT DOKU ID TX
INCLUDE NA_EINGABEN OBJECT DOKU ID TX
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* = Avoid generic input for the first 1-3 characters (bytes).
space = For non marked items, avoid initial input. If possible, please
use "Equal (EQ)" selections.
ENDIF
ENDIF
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O0004 - Please limit your selection ?

  The SAP error message O0004, which states "Please limit your selection," typically occurs when a user tries to execute a report or transaction that returns too many records or exceeds the system's limits for data retrieval. This can happen in various SAP modules, especially when dealing with large datasets.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Data Volume: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may be too broad, resulting in a large number of records being selected.
  System Limitations: SAP has built-in limits to prevent performance issues, and if the selection exceeds these limits, the error will be triggered.
  User Parameters: The user may not have set appropriate parameters or filters to narrow down the selection.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Modify the selection parameters to be more specific. For example, if you are running a report, try to limit the date range, specific document types, or other relevant filters.
  Use Additional Filters: If applicable, add more filters to your