How To Fix SY486 - Not all of the ranking list can be created; not enough memory

SY486 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 486

• Message text: Not all of the ranking list can be created; not enough memory

What causes this issue?

The ranked list can only be partially created because there is not
enough memory.

System Response

When generating the ranked list, the system could not fulfill a request
for memory. There are two possible reasons for this:
The error occurred when the object graph was being processed. If so, the
application creates only a list for bound memory use. All other values
are set to 0, which indicates that this information is not available.
The error occurred when the figures for memory were being calculated. If
so, only the values processed beofre the error occurred are displayed.

How to fix this error?

Call the ranked list at an earlier point in time, in debugging mode.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY486 - Not all of the ranking list can be created; not enough memory ?

  The SAP error message SY486, which states "Not all of the ranking list can be created; not enough memory," typically occurs when the system is unable to allocate sufficient memory to create a ranking list for a query or report. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when dealing with large datasets or complex queries that require significant memory resources.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Memory Allocation: The SAP system may not have enough memory allocated to handle the request, especially if the dataset is large.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings for memory management in the SAP system may not be optimized.
  High Load on the System: If the system is under heavy load or if multiple users are running memory-intensive processes simultaneously, it can lead to memory shortages.
  Database Size: Large tables or complex joins in the database can require more memory than is available.
  ABAP Program Limitations: The ABAP program or report being executed may have