How To Fix WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2003 - Number of selected IDocs (&1) ist smaller than maximum value (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2 - IDoc Monitor

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Number of selected IDocs (&1) ist smaller than maximum value (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2003 - Number of selected IDocs (&1) ist smaller than maximum value (&2) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2003
  
  Text: Number of selected IDocs (&1) ist smaller than maximum value (&2)
  
  Cause:
  This message appears in the ALE (Application Link Enabling) monitoring or IDoc processing context when the number of IDocs selected for processing or display is less than the maximum number allowed or expected.
  More specifically, it usually occurs when a user or a program requests to process or display a certain maximum number of IDocs (e.g., 1000), but the actual number of IDocs found or selected is smaller (e.g., 500). This is an informational or warning message indicating that fewer IDocs were found than the maximum limit set.
  
  Explanation:
  
  &1 = Number of IDocs actually selected  
  &2 = Maximum number of IDocs requested or allowed
  
  The system is informing you that the actual number of IDocs processed or displayed is less than the maximum number you specified or the system default maximum.
  
  Solution / How to handle:
  
  This message is generally informational and does not indicate an error or problem.
  If you expected to find more IDocs, verify your selection criteria or filters to ensure they are correct.
  If you want to process or display more IDocs, you can increase the maximum number in the selection screen or program parameters.
  If the number of IDocs is smaller than expected, check if IDocs have been processed, deleted, or if there are any issues upstream causing fewer IDocs to be created.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is often seen in transaction codes related to IDoc monitoring, such as WE02, WE05, or custom ALE monitoring tools.
  The maximum number of IDocs to be processed or displayed can often be set in selection screens or program parameters.
  If you are running a batch job or report, check the variant or program parameters for the maximum number of IDocs.
  For troubleshooting IDoc processing issues, also check IDoc statuses (e.g., status 51 for errors).
  If you want to increase the maximum number of IDocs processed/displayed, adjust the parameter accordingly, but be aware of performance implications.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Number of IDocs found is less than the maximum number requested or allowed.
  
  
  Message type
  Informational / Warning (not an error)
  
  
  Solution
  Verify selection criteria; increase max number if needed; no action needed if expected.
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  WE02, WE05, custom ALE monitoring transactions
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with specific steps to adjust parameters or check IDoc statuses.