How To Fix WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2005 - Number of selected IDocs (&1) exceeds the maximum value (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2 - IDoc Monitor

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Number of selected IDocs (&1) exceeds the maximum value (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2005 - Number of selected IDocs (&1) exceeds the maximum value (&2) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2005
  
  Text: Number of selected IDocs (&1) exceeds the maximum value (&2)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to select or process a number of IDocs that exceeds the maximum allowed limit configured in the system. The system has a safeguard to prevent performance issues or overload by limiting the number of IDocs that can be selected or processed at once in ALE/IDoc monitoring or processing transactions.
  
  &1 = Number of IDocs you tried to select  
  &2 = Maximum allowed number of IDocs to select/process
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  In ALE/IDoc monitoring transactions such as WE02, WE05, or custom programs that process IDocs.
  When running reports or tools that select multiple IDocs for display or processing.
  In ALE monitoring or distribution scenarios where bulk IDoc processing is involved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reduce the number of IDocs selected:
  
  Narrow down your selection criteria (e.g., by date, status, message type) to select fewer IDocs at a time.
  
  
  Increase the maximum allowed number of IDocs:
  
  If you need to process more IDocs at once and your system resources allow it, you can increase the limit.
  
  
  The maximum number of IDocs selected is controlled by a parameter in the system.  
  
  
  For example, in transaction WE02 or WE05, the maximum number of IDocs displayed is controlled by the profile parameter rdisp/max_wprun_time or specific program parameters.
  
  
  In some cases, the limit is set in a user parameter or a customizing setting for the ALE monitor.
  
  
  
  
  Check and adjust the parameter:
  
  Parameter: rdisp/max_wprun_time (max work process runtime) — indirectly affects processing time but not the number of IDocs.
  Parameter: IDOC_MAX_SELECT or similar (depends on SAP version and program) — this might be a program-specific limit.
  You may need to check the program or report documentation or contact SAP support for the exact parameter.
  
  
  
  Use batch processing:
  
  If you have a large number of IDocs, process them in smaller batches instead of all at once.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This limit is primarily a safeguard to avoid system performance degradation.
  Increasing the limit too much can cause long runtimes or system timeouts.
  Always test changes in a development or test environment before applying in production.
  If you are unsure about which parameter to change, check SAP Notes or contact SAP Support with the exact error message and system details.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Cause
  Number of selected IDocs exceeds system limit.
  
  
  Solution
  Reduce selection size or increase max allowed IDocs.
  
  
  Where to adjust
  System parameters or program-specific settings.
  
  
  Precautions
  Avoid setting too high to prevent performance issues.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the transaction or program where this error occurs, I can help identify the exact parameter or setting to adjust.