How To Fix WJ008 - A selection list will be issued to help limit the selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WJ - Additionals

• Message number: 008

• Message text: A selection list will be issued to help limit the selection

What causes this issue?

The system displays the selected assortment list versions and you can
then limit the selection further. This is particularly useful if you
wish to select a single assortment list version for further processing.
This selection is only appropriate in online processing.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WJ008 - A selection list will be issued to help limit the selection ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WJ008 - A selection list will be issued to help limit the selection
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears in SAP when a selection or report execution involves a very large dataset or when the system anticipates that the selection criteria might return an excessively large number of records. To prevent performance issues or system overload, SAP issues a selection list to help the user narrow down or limit the selection criteria before proceeding with the full data retrieval.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The system detects that the current selection parameters are too broad.
  Instead of directly executing the report or transaction with a potentially huge dataset, SAP provides a selection list or intermediate screen.
  This allows the user to refine the selection criteria, reducing the volume of data processed and improving performance.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Refine Selection Criteria:
  
  Narrow down the selection parameters by adding more specific filters (e.g., date ranges, document types, organizational units).
  Use additional fields to limit the dataset size.
  
  
  
  Use the Selection List:
  
  When the selection list is issued, use it to choose specific entries or ranges.
  This helps in focusing the report on a manageable subset of data.
  
  
  
  Check for Default Settings:
  
  Sometimes, the system or report has default limits or settings that trigger this message.
  Review and adjust these settings if appropriate (e.g., maximum number of records).
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis or SAP Support:
  
  If the message appears unexpectedly or cannot be resolved by refining criteria, check system parameters or report-specific configurations.
  Basis team or SAP support can help adjust system limits or optimize the report.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W), not an error, so it does not stop processing but advises caution.
  Common in reports or transactions dealing with large master data or transactional data sets.
  Helps maintain system performance and prevents timeouts or memory issues.
  Similar messages may appear in other SAP modules when large data selections are involved.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Selection criteria too broad, potentially large data volume.
  Effect: SAP issues a selection list to help limit the selection.
  Solution: Refine selection criteria, use the selection list to narrow down data, adjust system/report settings if needed.
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or report where this message appears, I can offer more tailored advice.