How To Fix W8703 - Not more than 999 entries allowed for change document object


W8703 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

  • Message number: 703

  • Message text: Not more than 999 entries allowed for change document object

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W8703 - Details

  • SAP Error Message:
    W8703 - Not more than 999 entries allowed for change document object
    
    
    Cause: This warning message occurs when you attempt to process or display more than 999 entries related to a change document object in SAP. Change documents track changes to data objects (like material master, vendor master, etc.), and the system limits the number of entries that can be handled or displayed at once to avoid performance issues or excessive data volume. The limit of 999 entries is a system-imposed restriction to ensure that the system performance remains stable and the user interface remains manageable. Explanation: Change documents are created when changes are made to certain business objects. When you try to display or process change documents (e.g., via transaction codes like SCDO, or when viewing change logs in material master, vendor master, etc.), the system restricts the number of entries to 999. If the number of change documents exceeds this limit, the system

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