How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE051 - Maximum number of search results reached (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Maximum number of search results reached (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE051 - Maximum number of search results reached (&1) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE051 – Maximum number of search results reached (&1)
  
  
  Cause:
  This message occurs when a search operation in SAP returns more results than the system's configured maximum limit. To prevent performance degradation and excessive data retrieval, SAP restricts the number of search hits displayed. When the number of results exceeds this limit, the system stops fetching more entries and issues this warning.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The placeholder &1 in the message indicates the maximum number of search results allowed.
  This limit is set to avoid performance issues and to ensure the user interface remains responsive.
  The message is informational, indicating that the search was successful but truncated.
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Full-text searches in SAP Enterprise Search or Knowledge Management.
  Searches in transaction codes like SE16, SE16N, or other data browser tools.
  Searches in SAP Fiori apps or Web Dynpro applications with search functionality.
  When using wildcard or broad search criteria that match many entries.
  
  
  Solution / How to Handle:
  
  
  Refine Search Criteria:
  
  Narrow down the