How To Fix TB633 - Enter a shorter period for the analysis (up to 1 week)

TB633 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TB - SM31 table maintenance messages

• Message number: 633

• Message text: Enter a shorter period for the analysis (up to 1 week)

What causes this issue?

You entered an interval when selecting Customizing objects or tables.
This could result in a very large result set that could overload the
system.

System Response

Analysis terminated.

How to fix this error?

Restrict the period you want to analyze to a maximum of one week, or
enter individual table or Customizing object names instead of a period.

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 TB633 - Enter a shorter period for the analysis (up to 1 week) ?

  The SAP error message TB633, which states "Enter a shorter period for the analysis (up to 1 week)," typically occurs when a user attempts to run a report or analysis that requires a time period longer than what is allowed by the system settings. This restriction is often in place to ensure system performance and manageability, as longer periods can lead to excessive data processing and slow response times.
  
  Cause:
  
  Time Period Exceeded: The user has selected a time period for analysis that exceeds the maximum allowed duration (usually set to one week).
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to limit the analysis period to prevent performance issues.
  Data Volume: Large volumes of data over extended periods can lead to performance degradation, prompting the system to enforce this limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Reduce the Time Period: Modify the selection criteria to limit the analysis to a maximum of one week. This can typically be done in the