How To Fix R1517 - Section &1: Maximum number of views exceeded (upper limit is &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Section &1: Maximum number of views exceeded (upper limit is &2)

What causes this issue?

A section can have a maximum of &V2& views. This limit was exceeded for
section &V1&.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Change the configuration for section &V1& in such a way that it has a
maximum of &V2& views.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1517 - Section &1: Maximum number of views exceeded (upper limit is &2) ?

  The SAP error message R1517 indicates that the maximum number of views for a specific section has been exceeded. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's data dictionary or when working with database views in ABAP programs. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limits: Each section in SAP has a predefined limit on the number of views that can be created or referenced. When this limit is exceeded, the system generates the error message R1517.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the views or the way they are being utilized in a program can lead to this error.
  Development Errors: In ABAP development, if a developer inadvertently creates too many views or references them incorrectly, it can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Views: Check the views defined in the section mentioned in the error message. Identify any unnecessary or redundant views that can be removed or consolidated.
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