How To Fix ST124 - Too many entries selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Too many entries selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST124 - Too many entries selected ?

  The SAP error message ST124 "Too many entries selected" typically occurs when a query or selection in the SAP system returns more data than the system can handle or display at once. This can happen in various contexts, such as when using transaction codes that involve large datasets, like reports or data extraction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Data Volume: The primary cause of this error is that the selection criteria in your query or report are returning too many records. SAP has limits on the number of entries that can be processed or displayed at one time.
  System Configuration: The system may have specific configurations or limitations set for performance reasons, which restrict the number of records that can be processed in a single operation.
  Inefficient Queries: Sometimes, the way the query is structured may lead to retrieving more data than necessary.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Narrow down your selection criteria to reduce the number of records returned.