How To Fix /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS186 - The number of objects is restricted to the maximum number &1

/PF1/PE_PP_BASIS186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS -

• Message number: 186

• Message text: The number of objects is restricted to the maximum number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS186 - The number of objects is restricted to the maximum number &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS186 indicates that the number of objects you are trying to process exceeds the maximum limit set in the system. This error typically occurs in scenarios where a user is attempting to select or process a large number of items, such as production orders, purchase orders, or other transactional data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the system's configuration, which imposes a limit on the number of objects that can be processed in a single transaction or operation. This limit is often set to prevent performance issues or excessive resource consumption.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Selected Objects:
  
  If you are trying to process a large number of items, try to reduce the selection to a smaller batch that is within the allowed limit. You can do this by applying filters or selecting a subset of the data.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Consult with your