How To Fix QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI033 - Index contains too many properties; only the first 10 are considered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Index contains too many properties; only the first 10 are considered

What causes this issue?

You have created an index with &V1& properties. However, an index may
only have a maximum of 10 properties.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI033 - Index contains too many properties; only the first 10 are considered ?

  The SAP error message QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI033 indicates that an index in the customizing UI contains too many properties, and as a result, only the first 10 properties are being considered. This can occur in various SAP applications, particularly when dealing with customizing settings or configurations that involve a large number of properties.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by the following:
  
  Excessive Properties: The customizing UI is trying to display or process more than the allowed number of properties (in this case, more than 10).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration or design issue in the customizing settings that leads to an excessive number of properties being defined for a single index.
  System Limitations: The SAP system has built-in limitations on how many properties can be processed or displayed at once for performance reasons.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Check the customizing settings related to the index in question. Identify if there are unnecessary properties that can be removed or consolidated.
  Simplify the configuration by reducing the number of properties associated with the index.
  
  
  
  Adjust Index Configuration:
  
  If possible, split the properties into multiple indices or groups to stay within the limit of 10 properties per index.
  Reorganize the properties to ensure that only the most critical ones are included in the index.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or application you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or best practices for configuring indices.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure how to proceed, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. They may provide insights or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the customizing UI to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the desired functionality is achieved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Performance Considerations: Be aware that having too many properties can impact performance, so it's essential to keep configurations as streamlined as possible.
  Version Specifics: The behavior of this error may vary depending on the version of SAP you are using, so ensure that you are looking at the correct version documentation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI033 effectively.