How To Fix PR032 - Preparation canceled after & runs (check the selection)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PR - Forecast: Help messages

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Preparation canceled after & runs (check the selection)

What causes this issue?

There are too many objects which correspond to the entered selection
criteria.

System Response

The system terminated the processing of the list after &V1& runs.

How to fix this error?

If you want to process a complete list, narrow down your selection
further.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PR032 - Preparation canceled after & runs (check the selection) ?

  The SAP error message PR032, which states "Preparation canceled after & runs (check the selection)," typically occurs in the context of running a report or a program that involves data selection, such as a planning run or a report generation. This error indicates that the preparation phase of the process was canceled after a certain number of runs, and it suggests that there may be an issue with the selection criteria or the data being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Selection Criteria Issues: The selection criteria specified for the report or program may be too broad or too narrow, leading to no valid data being found or an excessive amount of data being processed.
  Data Volume: If the data volume is too large, it may exceed system limits or performance thresholds, causing the preparation to be canceled.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the system that affect how the report or program processes data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data, leading to the cancellation of the preparation.
  System Performance: Performance issues, such as memory constraints or database locks, can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used in the report or program. Ensure that they are appropriate and that they will yield a manageable amount of data.
  Limit Data Volume: If possible, try to limit the data volume by applying additional filters or running the report for a smaller time frame or specific subsets of data.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the report or program to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user running the report has the necessary authorizations to access the data being processed.
  Monitor System Performance: Use transaction codes like ST22 (Dump Analysis) or SM21 (System Log) to check for any performance issues or errors in the system that may be affecting the report execution.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Editor) to check the program, or SE80 (Object Navigator) for further analysis.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific report or program to understand its requirements and limitations.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.