How To Fix QG167 - Limit your selection

QG167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QG - QM: Evaluation of inspection results

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Limit your selection

What causes this issue?

You have not specified any restrictions in the selection screen.

System Response

The system produces this error message, so as to avoid printing out
numerous inspection lots.

How to fix this error?

Specify your entries in the selection screen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QG167 - Limit your selection ?

  The SAP error message QG167 "Limit your selection" typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or when working with certain reports or transactions that require a limited selection of data. This error is a prompt to the user to refine their selection criteria to avoid overwhelming the system with too much data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Data Selection: The user has attempted to select too many records or data points in a single query or report. This can happen if the selection criteria are too broad or if there are no filters applied.
  System Performance: SAP has built-in limits to prevent performance issues that can arise from processing large volumes of data at once. This error is a safeguard to ensure that the system remains responsive.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Narrow down your selection by applying more specific filters. For example, if you are querying for materials, consider filtering by material type, plant, or date