How To Fix OD590 - You have limited the amount of hits to &1; more hits were found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 590

• Message text: You have limited the amount of hits to &1; more hits were found

What causes this issue?

You have limited the maximum number of hits that are to be displayed in
the document overview to &V1& hits.
However, there were more hits than this found for the selection
criteria that you specified.

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

<ZH>Note</>
Please note that each nomination document item counts as one hit.
Normally, a maximum of 5000 hits are displayed in the document
overview.
<ZH>Example</>
You have specified that a maximum of 50 hits are to be displayed in the
document overview.
If the system finds a nomination that contains 60 items, only 50 of the
items in this nomination are displayed in the document overview.
SYSTEM_RESPONSE&

How to fix this error?

Increase the number of hits that are displayed or limit your search
further by specifying additional selection criteria, such as defining a
time period.
By increasing the number of hits, you may also increase the system's
response time.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD590 - You have limited the amount of hits to &1; more hits were found ?

  The SAP error message OD590 indicates that a search or query has returned more results than the maximum limit set in the system. This typically occurs in scenarios where a user is trying to retrieve data from a large dataset, and the system has a predefined limit on the number of hits (results) that can be displayed or processed at one time.
  Cause:
  
  Limit on Hits: The system has a configuration that limits the number of hits (results) returned in a search or query. This is often set to prevent performance issues or to manage resource usage.
  Large Dataset: The query being executed is returning a large number of records that exceed the configured limit.
  Search Criteria: The search criteria may be too broad, leading to a high number of results.
  
  Solution:
  
  Refine Search Criteria: Narrow down the search parameters to reduce the number of results. This can be done by adding more specific filters or conditions to the query.
  Increase Hit Limit: If appropriate, you can increase the limit on the number of hits returned. This may require configuration changes in the SAP system, which should be done by a system administrator or someone with the necessary permissions.
  Pagination: If the system supports it, implement pagination to retrieve results in smaller batches rather than all at once.
  Check System Settings: Review the settings in the relevant transaction or application to see if there are configurable options for the maximum number of hits.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may be using specific transaction codes (e.g., SE16, SE11) to access data tables or reports.
  Performance Considerations: Be mindful of performance implications when increasing the hit limit, as retrieving a large number of records can impact system performance.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for specific guidance on handling search queries and limits in your version of SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists or if you need to make changes to system settings, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts.
  
  By addressing the cause of the error and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the OD590 error and successfully retrieve the desired data.