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Message type: E = Error
Message class: W/ -
Message number: 142
Message text: Selection was limited to &1 of &2 hits
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W/142
- Selection was limited to &1 of &2 hits ?The SAP message W/142: Selection was limited to &1 of &2 hits typically occurs during data selection or report execution when the system limits the number of records retrieved or processed.
Cause:
This is a warning message, not an error, meaning the system is informing you that the output is partial.
Refine your selection criteria
Narrow down the selection parameters to reduce the number of hits. For example, add date ranges, specific document numbers, or other filters.
Increase the limit (if possible and appropriate)
MAX_HITS
or similar in the selection screen or report variant.Use background processing
If the report is large, consider running it in background mode and exporting the results to a file for further analysis.
Check SAP Notes or documentation
Sometimes SAP provides notes or patches to handle large data volumes more efficiently.
Aspect | Details |
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Message | W/142 Selection was limited to &1 of &2 hits |
Cause | Too many records found; system limits output |
Effect | Only partial data is processed/displayed |
Solution | Refine selection, increase limits carefully, or run in background |
Notes | Warning message; system protects performance |
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