How To Fix OA042 - & Too many objects selected (100 max.)

OA042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OA - SAP ArchiveLink: Messages for SAP ArchiveLink

• Message number: 042

• Message text: & Too many objects selected (100 max.)

What causes this issue?

More than 100 objects were selected in the list.

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?

Please select fewer objects.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA042 - & Too many objects selected (100 max.) ?

  The SAP error message OA042, which states "Too many objects selected (100 max.)", typically occurs when a user attempts to select more than the allowed limit of objects in a particular transaction or report. This limit is often set to prevent performance issues or excessive load on the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Object Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the user has selected more than 100 objects (e.g., materials, vendors, etc.) in a single operation. This limit is enforced by SAP to ensure system performance and stability.
  Transaction or Report Design: Some transactions or reports are designed with a maximum selection limit to optimize processing time and resource usage.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reduce Selection: The most straightforward solution is to reduce the number of selected objects to 100 or fewer. You can do this by:
  
  Deselecting some objects.
  Using filters to narrow down your selection.
  Breaking your selection into multiple smaller batches.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Methods: If you frequently need