How To Fix /SCWM/ODATA_SIMPLE012 - Selected items (&1) exceed maximum of &2 . Please apply another filter.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/ODATA_SIMPLE -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Selected items (&1) exceed maximum of &2 . Please apply another filter.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/ODATA_SIMPLE012 - Selected items (&1) exceed maximum of &2 . Please apply another filter. ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/ODATA_SIMPLE012 Selected items (&1) exceed maximum of &2. Please apply another filter. typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when using OData services to retrieve data. This error indicates that the number of items selected by the query exceeds the maximum limit set by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limits: The error is triggered when the number of items returned by a query exceeds the predefined limit (e.g., 1000 items). This limit is often set to prevent performance issues and to ensure that the system does not overload when processing large datasets.
  Inefficient Filtering: The query may not have sufficient filters applied, leading to a large number of records being selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Apply Additional Filters: Modify the query to include more specific filters to reduce the number of items returned. This can be done by:
  
  Adding criteria such as date ranges, specific item categories, or other relevant parameters.
  Using pagination