How To Fix QAM072 - Selection for field &1 is too unspecific (&2 hits)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QAM - General Message Class for Quality Issue Management

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Selection for field &1 is too unspecific (&2 hits)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QAM072 - Selection for field &1 is too unspecific (&2 hits) ?

  The SAP error message QAM072 indicates that a selection criterion you have specified for a field in a query or report is too broad or unspecific, resulting in too many hits (i.e., records) being returned. This can happen in various contexts, such as when using selection screens, reports, or queries in the Quality Management (QM) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the selection criteria for a specific field (denoted as &1 in the message) do not sufficiently narrow down the results, leading to a situation where the system finds &2 records that match the criteria. This can happen if:
  
  The selection field is left blank or has a wildcard character (e.g., *).
  The criteria specified are too general, such as selecting a range that encompasses a large number of records.
  The field is not properly defined in the selection screen or query.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you have entered for the field in question. Make sure to provide more specific values or ranges to limit the number of records returned. For example, instead of using a wildcard or a broad range, specify exact values or narrower ranges.
  
  
  Check Field Definitions: Ensure that the field you are selecting on is correctly defined in the selection screen or query. If it is a custom field, verify that it is set up properly in the data dictionary.
  
  
  Use Additional Filters: If possible, add more filters to your selection criteria to further narrow down the results. This can include using other fields that are relevant to your query.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the appropriate values to use, consult the SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific transaction or report you are working with.
  
  
  Test with Fewer Records: If you are working in a development or test environment, try running the query with a smaller dataset to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where you encounter this error, it may be related to specific transaction codes in the QM module, such as QA32 (Quality Inspection Lot) or QA11 (Record Results).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific transaction or report you are using.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data you are querying, as insufficient permissions can sometimes lead to unexpected results.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QAM072 error and successfully execute your query or report in SAP.