How To Fix SALV_IDA309 - Function not possible: list contains more than &1 lines

SALV_IDA309 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_IDA - IDA specific messages

• Message number: 309

• Message text: Function not possible: list contains more than &1 lines

What causes this issue?

The list contains &V2& lines, but the maximum number of lines for online
printing is &V1&.

System Response

The function will not be processed.

How to fix this error?

Reduce the number of lines by filtering or grouping.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_IDA309 - Function not possible: list contains more than &1 lines ?

  The SAP error message SALV_IDA309 indicates that a function you are trying to perform is not possible because the list you are working with contains more than a specified number of lines (denoted by &1). This typically occurs in the context of using the SAP ALV (ABAP List Viewer) or similar reporting tools where there are limitations on the number of entries that can be processed or displayed at once.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limitations: The error is triggered when the number of entries in the list exceeds the maximum limit set by the system or the specific function you are trying to execute. This limit can vary based on the configuration or the specific function being used.
  Functionality Restrictions: Certain functions in SAP may only be applicable to smaller datasets, and attempting to apply them to larger datasets will result in this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reduce the Dataset: 
  
  Filter the data to reduce the number of entries