How To Fix SEPM_WD009 - Selection restricted to &1 hits (&2 entries found on the database)

SEPM_WD009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPM_WD - EPM: Messages for WD

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Selection restricted to &1 hits (&2 entries found on the database)

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SEPM_WD009 - Details

• The SAP error message SEPM_WD009, which states "Selection restricted to &1 hits (&2 entries found on the database)," typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize the Web Dynpro framework. This message indicates that the selection criteria applied in a search or query have resulted in a limited number of hits (results) being returned, even though there are more entries available in the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Selection Criteria: The most common cause of this error is that the selection criteria defined in the application are too restrictive, leading to a limited number of results being displayed.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view all the entries in the database, which can lead to a restricted view.
  Performance Settings: The application may have performance settings that limit the number of results returned to improve performance and user experience.
  Data Volume Management: In some cases, the system may be configured