How To Fix TW191 - Dangerous selection &1

TW191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TW - R3trans - Messages

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Dangerous selection &1

What causes this issue?

Object &1 contains a "%" in its name. As this character has a special
meaning when accessing the database with "LIKE", it is possible that
too much data is being exported.

System Response

Until now, there has not been a case where too much data was exported.

How to fix this error?

Check that the correct amount of data is being exported. If this is not
the case, contact the SAP hotline. Otherwise, you can ignore the
warning.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TW191 - Dangerous selection &1 ?

  The SAP error message TW191 "Dangerous selection &1" typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that could potentially affect a large number of records or data entries in the system. This message is a warning indicating that the selection criteria used in the transaction could lead to unintended consequences, such as mass updates or deletions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the selection criteria are deemed too broad or risky. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Using a selection that includes a large range of data (e.g., all records in a table).
  Not specifying enough filters, leading to a high volume of data being processed.
  Attempting to execute a transaction that could impact a significant number of entries without adequate safeguards.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TW191 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Narrow down your selection criteria to limit the number of records being processed. Use specific filters to