How To Fix S3504 - Caution! Long selection times possible!

S3504 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S3 - Transaction for processing logical databases

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Caution! Long selection times possible!

What causes this issue?

Real data is read in test mode. This means that you should enter
appropriate selections, otherwise read access to the database could
take a long time.

How to fix this error?

Please enter appropriate selections on the selection screen.

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 S3504 - Caution! Long selection times possible! ?

  The SAP error message S3504, which states "Caution! Long selection times possible!", is a warning rather than a critical error. It indicates that the selection criteria you have specified in your query or report may lead to long processing times due to the volume of data being processed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when querying large tables or using complex selection criteria.
  Causes:
  
  Large Data Volume: The query is attempting to process a large amount of data, which can lead to longer execution times.
  Complex Selection Criteria: The use of multiple filters, joins, or subqueries can increase the complexity and processing time.
  Inefficient Indexing: If the database tables involved do not have appropriate indexes, the system may take longer to retrieve the data.
  System Performance: The overall performance of the SAP system or database server may be suboptimal, affecting query execution times.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Narrow down the selection criteria to reduce the