How To Fix UCFE257 - &1 &2 is not contained in the maximum selection

UCFE257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFE - Messages for Data Entry Layouts

• Message number: 257

• Message text: &1 &2 is not contained in the maximum selection

What causes this issue?

A maximum selection with the value &V2& is defined for characteristic
&V1& for the <DS:GLOS.FF560191A481D511B1250008C784EFB1>breakdown
category</> of the relevant
<DS:GLOS.C5DF4F84C681D511B1250008C784EFB1>item</>. This is why the cell
is not ready for input.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFE257 - &1 &2 is not contained in the maximum selection ?

  The SAP error message UCFE257 typically indicates that a value you are trying to select or process is not included in the maximum selection limit defined for a particular field or parameter. This error often arises in the context of data selection or filtering, where the system has constraints on the number of entries that can be selected or processed at one time.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limits: The value you are trying to use exceeds the maximum number of selections allowed for a specific field or parameter.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum selection limit may be configured in the system settings, and your input does not comply with these settings.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity or the way the data is structured, leading to unexpected values being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Maximum Selection Limits: Review the configuration settings for the field or parameter in question to understand the maximum selection limits. This can