How To Fix SEPA305 - The selection result has been limited to the maximum number of hits

SEPA305 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPA - SEPA Mandate: Messages

• Message number: 305

• Message text: The selection result has been limited to the maximum number of hits

What causes this issue?

In the technical selections on the selection screen, a maximum number of
hits has been specified, or the standard value transferred.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Increase the maximum number of hits on the selection screen, if you want
to display more mandates than correspond to the number given in the
selection criteria.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPA305 - The selection result has been limited to the maximum number of hits ?

  The SAP error message SEPA305, which states "The selection result has been limited to the maximum number of hits," typically occurs when a query or selection in an SAP system returns more results than the system is configured to handle or display at one time. This limitation is often set to prevent performance issues or excessive load on the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Result Limits: The query you are executing is returning more records than the maximum limit set in the system configuration.
  System Settings: The maximum number of hits (results) that can be displayed or processed in a single query is defined in the system settings, which may be set to a low value.
  Inefficient Query: The selection criteria used in the query may be too broad, leading to a large number of results.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refine Your Selection Criteria: Narrow down your search parameters to reduce the number of results returned. This can include adding more