How To Fix WW412 - Please limit selection for materials

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Please limit selection for materials

What causes this issue?

It is important to limit your selection for performance reasons.

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?

Restrict the materials so that your source objects lie in the selection
interval.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW412 - Please limit selection for materials ?

  The SAP error message WW412 ("Please limit selection for materials") typically occurs when a user attempts to process a transaction that involves a selection of materials, but the selection criteria are too broad or exceed the system's limits. This can happen in various transactions, such as inventory management, purchasing, or production planning.
  Cause:
  
  Too Many Materials Selected: The user may have selected too many materials in a report or transaction, exceeding the system's predefined limits.
  Performance Issues: The system may restrict the number of materials to ensure optimal performance and avoid long processing times.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that limit the number of materials that can be processed at once.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Narrow Down Selection: Reduce the number of materials in your selection criteria. You can do this by:
  
  Using more specific filters (e.g., material type, plant, storage location).
  Limiting the selection to a smaller range of materials.
  Using additional selection criteria to refine your search.
  
  
  
  Batch Processing: If you need to process a large number of materials, consider breaking them into smaller batches and processing them separately.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you have access to system configuration, check if there are any settings that can be adjusted to allow for a larger selection of materials. This may require assistance from your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific guidelines related to the transaction you are using.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transaction codes, such as ME2N (Purchase Orders by PO Number), MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand), or others that involve material selection.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or fixes related to this error message.
  Performance Tuning: If this error is frequent, it may be worth investigating overall system performance and tuning options.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WW412 error and continue with your SAP transactions effectively.