How To Fix WZRE_ALE_MONITOR003 - Number of selected IDocs (&) ist smaller than maximum value (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_ALE_MONITOR -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Number of selected IDocs (&) ist smaller than maximum value (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_ALE_MONITOR003 - Number of selected IDocs (&) ist smaller than maximum value (&) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WZRE_ALE_MONITOR003: Number of selected IDocs (&) ist smaller than maximum value (&)
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message typically appears in the context of ALE (Application Link Enabling) monitoring or IDoc processing. It indicates that the number of IDocs selected for processing or monitoring is less than the maximum number that was expected or allowed.
  
  The first placeholder (&) shows the actual number of IDocs selected.
  The second placeholder (&) shows the maximum number of IDocs that could have been selected or processed.
  
  This situation can occur when a selection or filter criteria applied to IDocs results in fewer IDocs being picked up than the maximum batch size or limit set in the monitoring or processing program.
  Possible causes:
  
  The selection criteria for IDocs are too restrictive.
  There are simply fewer IDocs available in the system than the maximum batch size.
  The maximum value is set higher than the actual number of IDocs present.
  The IDoc status or other filters exclude some IDocs from selection.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle:
  
  
  Check the selection criteria:
  
  Review the filters or selection parameters used in the ALE monitor or IDoc processing transaction.
  Adjust the criteria if necessary to include more IDocs if that is intended.
  
  
  
  Verify the maximum value setting:
  
  The maximum number of IDocs to be processed or monitored might be set too high.
  Adjust the maximum value to a realistic number based on the actual IDoc volume.
  
  
  
  Check IDoc availability:
  
  Use transaction codes like WE02, WE05 to check how many IDocs are currently in the system with the relevant status.
  Confirm if the number of IDocs available matches the expected number.
  
  
  
  Understand that this message is informational:
  
  This message is often informational and not an error that stops processing.
  It simply informs you that fewer IDocs were selected than the maximum allowed.
  If this is expected behavior, no action is needed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  WE02 / WE05 - IDoc display and monitoring.
  WE19 - IDoc test tool.
  ALE monitoring tools or custom reports that process IDocs in batches.
  
  
  
  Parameters:
  
  Maximum number of IDocs to process in batch jobs or monitoring tools.
  Selection criteria such as IDoc status, message type, date range, etc.
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  This message is part of the ALE monitoring framework and helps administrators understand batch processing behavior.
  If you are running a custom program or report, check the logic that sets the maximum number and the selection query.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Number of IDocs selected is less than the maximum number set for processing or monitoring.
  
  
  Effect
  Informational message indicating fewer IDocs processed than the maximum allowed.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and adjust selection criteria or maximum value; verify actual IDoc availability.
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  WE02, WE05, WE19, ALE monitoring transactions.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this message appears, I can help with more specific guidance.