How To Fix PG480 - Maximum number &1 of personnel numbers exceeded (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 480

• Message text: Maximum number &1 of personnel numbers exceeded (&2)

What causes this issue?

&V2& personnel numbers were selected.
The fast entry function is not suitable for such a large number of
personnel numbers. The maximum is &V1&.

System Response

The system has selected only the first &V1& personnel numbers.

How to fix this error?

Enter the required data for these personnel numbers. Enter the
remaining ones in a second step.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG480 - Maximum number &1 of personnel numbers exceeded (&2) ?

  The SAP error message PG480 "Maximum number &1 of personnel numbers exceeded (&2)" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when a specific limit on the number of personnel numbers (employee records) that can be processed or displayed has been exceeded.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Limits: The system has a predefined limit for the number of personnel numbers that can be processed in a single operation, which is defined in the configuration settings.
  Data Volume: The operation you are trying to perform (e.g., a report, a mass change, or a payroll run) is attempting to handle more personnel numbers than the system allows.
  Custom Programs: If you are using a custom program or report, it may not be handling the data volume correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: 
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to determine the maximum number of personnel numbers allowed for the specific operation you are