How To Fix RMPU052 - Please restrict selection further

RMPU052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMPU - Messages for Pull List (from 4.0)

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Please restrict selection further

What causes this issue?

The selection criteria specified will not enable an effective database
search.

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?

Please enter further selection criteria.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMPU052 - Please restrict selection further ?

  The SAP error message RMPU052, which states "Please restrict selection further," typically occurs when a query or report is attempting to retrieve too much data, leading to performance issues or exceeding system limits. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in reporting transactions or when using the SAP Query tool.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Data Volume: The selection criteria provided in the report or query are too broad, resulting in a request for a large volume of data.
  System Limitations: The system may have limitations on the amount of data that can be processed or displayed at one time.
  Performance Issues: The query may be causing performance degradation, prompting the system to restrict the data retrieval.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Narrow down the selection criteria to limit the amount of data being retrieved. This can include:
  
  Adding more specific filters (e.g., date ranges, specific values for fields).
  Using additional selection parameters to reduce the dataset.
  
  
  
  Use Aggregation: If applicable, consider