How To Fix /SAPAPO/AMON084 - A maximum of nine entries is allowed in selection choice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/AMON -

• Message number: 084

• Message text: A maximum of nine entries is allowed in selection choice

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON084 - A maximum of nine entries is allowed in selection choice ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON084 indicates that you have exceeded the maximum limit of nine entries in a selection choice within the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically occurs when you are trying to select more than nine items in a selection screen, such as in a report or transaction.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the system's limitation on the number of entries that can be selected at one time. This is a design constraint in the SAP APO system to ensure performance and usability.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Selections: Review your selection criteria and reduce the number of entries to nine or fewer. This may involve:
  
  Narrowing down your selection criteria.
  Running multiple reports or transactions with different sets of entries.
  
  
  
  Use Selection Variants: If you frequently need to run reports with a specific set of entries, consider creating selection variants. This allows you to save specific selection criteria and reuse them without having to re-enter them each time.
  
  
  Batch Processing: If applicable, consider processing your data in batches. For example, if you need to analyze or report on a large number of entries, break them down into smaller groups of nine or fewer.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Check the SAP documentation or help resources for any updates or changes regarding selection limits in the specific version of SAP APO you are using.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you believe that the limit is too restrictive for your business needs, you may want to reach out to SAP support for guidance or to discuss potential workarounds.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue or provide additional context.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system configuration settings may influence selection limits. Consult with your SAP Basis or technical team if you suspect this might be the case.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your work in SAP APO.