How To Fix OA271 - More than & inbound and outbound documents were passed

OA271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 271

• Message text: More than & inbound and outbound documents were passed

What causes this issue?

The maximum number of stored documents which can be displayed was
exceeded.

System Response

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

&WHAT_TO_DO& for the system administration
Limit the number of hits by specifying the search criteria more
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OA271 - Details

• The SAP error message OA271, which states "More than & inbound and outbound documents were passed," typically occurs in the context of document processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with inbound and outbound documents in logistics or financial transactions. This error indicates that the system has received more documents than it can handle in a single transaction or operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limits: The error is often caused by exceeding the predefined limits for the number of documents that can be processed in a single transaction. This limit can be set in the system configuration.
  Batch Processing: If you are trying to process a batch of documents (e.g., invoices, delivery notes) and the number exceeds the allowed threshold, this error will be triggered.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings that limit the number of documents that can be processed at once, which can vary based on the transaction type or module.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Reduce Document Count: