How To Fix /SEHS/DG_DGA147 - Data selection is not restricted

/SEHS/DG_DGA147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/DG_DGA -

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Data selection is not restricted

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/SEHS/DG_DGA147 - Details

• The SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DGA147 Data selection is not restricted typically occurs in the context of data selection in SAP systems, particularly when using the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module. This error indicates that the data selection criteria for a report or transaction are too broad, resulting in an attempt to process an excessive amount of data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Selection Criteria: The user has not specified sufficient selection criteria, leading to a situation where the system tries to retrieve all records from the database.
  Default Settings: Sometimes, default settings in the report or transaction may not include any filters, causing the system to attempt to process all available data.
  Performance Issues: The system may restrict data selection to prevent performance degradation or excessive load on the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Selection Criteria: Ensure that you provide specific and restrictive selection criteria when running the report or transaction. This could include date ranges, specific document