How To Fix WZRE_ALE_MONITOR005 - Number of selected IDocs (&) exceeds the maximum value (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_ALE_MONITOR -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Number of selected IDocs (&) exceeds the maximum value (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_ALE_MONITOR005 - Number of selected IDocs (&) exceeds the maximum value (&) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WZRE_ALE_MONITOR005
  
  Text: Number of selected IDocs (&) exceeds the maximum value (&)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to select or process more IDocs than the system allows in a single operation or selection. The system has a predefined maximum limit for the number of IDocs that can be handled at once to avoid performance issues or system overload.
  
  The first placeholder (&) indicates the number of IDocs you tried to select.
  The second placeholder (&) indicates the maximum allowed number of IDocs for the operation.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP ALE (Application Link Enabling) or IDoc monitoring transactions (such as WE02, WE05, or custom ALE monitoring tools), there is a limit set to prevent the system from fetching or processing too many IDocs at once. This limit is either set by default or configured by the system administrator.
  When the number of IDocs you want to display or process exceeds this limit, the system throws this error to protect system performance.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Selected IDocs:
  
  Narrow down your selection criteria (e.g., by date range, message type, status, or partner) to reduce the number of IDocs retrieved.
  Instead of selecting all IDocs, filter to a smaller subset.
  
  
  
  Increase the Maximum Limit (if necessary and justified):
  
  The maximum number of IDocs allowed can be adjusted by changing the relevant parameter or configuration.
  For standard SAP transactions, this limit might be controlled by a profile parameter or a setting in the monitoring tool.
  For example, in some cases, the parameter wzre_max_idocs or similar might control this limit.
  Consult your BASIS or SAP administrator to increase this limit cautiously, as raising it too high can impact system performance.
  
  
  
  Use Background Processing:
  
  If you need to process a large number of IDocs, consider running the selection or processing in background jobs that handle smaller batches sequentially.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Tools:
  
  If this error appears in a custom ALE monitoring tool or report, check the code for hardcoded limits and adjust accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transactions: WE02, WE05 (IDoc display), WE19 (IDoc test tool), custom ALE monitoring transactions.
  Performance Considerations: Always be cautious when increasing limits; large selections can cause long runtimes and heavy system load.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to ALE and IDoc monitoring for any updates or patches that might affect this behavior.
  Parameter Settings: Some limits might be controlled via SAP profile parameters or customizing in the ALE configuration.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Cause
  Number of selected IDocs exceeds system-defined maximum limit.
  
  
  Solution
  Reduce selection size, increase limit carefully, or process IDocs in smaller batches.
  
  
  Related Info
  Check transaction settings, profile parameters, and SAP Notes for ALE/IDoc monitoring.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific instructions.