How To Fix WM561 - Too much data; change the selection criteria

WM561 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 561

• Message text: Too much data; change the selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM561 - Too much data; change the selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message WM561 ("Too much data; change the selection criteria") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that retrieves a large volume of data. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when generating inventory reports, stock lists, or other data-intensive queries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Data Volume: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may be too broad, resulting in the retrieval of an excessive amount of data.
  System Limitations: SAP has certain limitations on the amount of data that can be processed or displayed at one time. When the data exceeds these limits, the error is triggered.
  Performance Issues: The system may be experiencing performance issues, leading to timeouts or failures when trying to process large datasets.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Narrow down the selection criteria to limit the amount of data being retrieved. This can include:
  
  Specifying a narrower date range.
  Filtering