How To Fix RLMFW108 - The selection may take a long time

RLMFW108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RLMFW - Release Management

• Message number: 108

• Message text: The selection may take a long time

What causes this issue?

The existing selection parameters can cause the selection to take a long
time, depending on the existing data volume.

System Response

The system issues a warning.

How to fix this error?

Restrict the selection by specifying an interval for release order
numbers.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 RLMFW108 - The selection may take a long time ?

  The SAP error message RLMFW108, which states "The selection may take a long time," is a warning rather than a critical error. It typically appears when a user is attempting to execute a report or transaction that involves a large dataset or complex selection criteria. This warning is meant to inform users that the operation may take a significant amount of time to complete, potentially leading to performance issues or timeouts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Large Data Volume: The selection criteria specified in the report or transaction may involve a large number of records, which can lead to longer processing times.
  Complex Queries: The underlying query may be complex, involving multiple joins or calculations that require more processing power and time.
  System Performance: The performance of the SAP system itself may be a contributing factor, especially if the system is under heavy load or if there are resource constraints.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Narrow down the selection criteria to