How To Fix W4260 - Entries read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Entries read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4260 - Entries read ?

  SAP Message W4260: "Entries read"
  
  1. Cause
  The message W4260 is an informational or warning message in SAP that typically appears during data retrieval or processing when a certain number of entries (records) have been read from the database or an internal table.
  
  It is not an error, but a warning or info message indicating how many entries were read.
  It usually appears in reports, batch jobs, or transactions that process large datasets.
  The message is generated to inform the user or developer about the volume of data processed at a certain step.
  
  
  2. Message Text
  The standard message text for W4260 is something like:
  W4260 Entries read: & 
  Where & is replaced by the number of entries read.
  
  3. When does it occur?
  
  During execution of reports or programs that read data from tables or internal tables.
  When a SELECT statement or a data retrieval step fetches records.
  It can be triggered by explicit MESSAGE statements in ABAP code to inform about the number of entries processed.
  
  
  4. Solution / Handling
  Since W4260 is an informational message, it usually does not require correction unless:
  
  The number of entries read is unexpectedly high or zero, indicating a possible data issue or incorrect selection criteria.
  The message is cluttering logs or output and you want to suppress it.
  
  Possible actions:
  
  Check selection criteria: Ensure that the data selection is correct and returns the expected number of entries.
  Review program logic: If the message is generated by custom code, verify if the message is necessary or can be changed to a different message type (e.g., only logged, not displayed).
  Suppress message: If the message is not useful, you can suppress it by adjusting the message handling in the program or by setting appropriate message control parameters.
  Performance check: If a very large number of entries are read, consider optimizing the query or adding filters.
  
  
  5. Related Information
  
  Message Class: W42 (or similar, depending on the module)
  Message Type: W (Warning)
  ABAP Message Statement: MESSAGE W4260 WITH <number_of_entries>.
  Common in: Reports, batch jobs, data extraction programs.
  SAP Notes: Usually no specific SAP Note is required unless the message is part of a known issue in a particular module.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W4260 Entries read
  
  
  Type
  Warning / Informational
  
  
  Cause
  Informing about the number of entries read during data processing
  
  
  Solution
  Usually no action needed; verify data selection and program logic if unexpected
  
  
  Related Info
  Message class W42, ABAP MESSAGE statement
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context or transaction/program where you see this message, I can help you with more specific advice.