/IWBEP/SBDSP_UI124 - Max hits of a search help cannot be mapped in the read operation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI -

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Max hits of a search help cannot be mapped in the read operation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI124 - Max hits of a search help cannot be mapped in the read operation ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI124 Max hits of a search help cannot be mapped in the read operation typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services when there is an issue with the number of records returned by a search help exceeding the maximum limit that can be processed or mapped in a read operation.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Maximum Hits: The error indicates that the number of hits (records) returned by a search help exceeds the maximum limit set in the system. This limit is often defined in the OData service configuration or in the search help definition itself.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the OData service that restrict the number of records that can be fetched or displayed.
  Performance Considerations: SAP may impose limits on the number of records returned to ensure performance and avoid overwhelming the client application.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust Maximum Hits: 
  
  You can increase the maximum number of hits allowed in the OData service configuration. This can typically be done in the service definition or by modifying the relevant parameters in the backend.
  Check the settings in transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE for the specific OData service and adjust the Max Hits parameter if necessary.
  
  
  
  Pagination: 
  
  Implement pagination in your OData service to handle large datasets. This allows you to fetch records in smaller chunks rather than all at once.
  Ensure that your frontend application is designed to handle paginated data.
  
  
  
  Filter Criteria: 
  
  Encourage users to apply more specific filter criteria when performing searches to reduce the number of records returned.
  Review the search help definition and ensure that it is optimized for performance.
  
  
  
  Review Search Help Definition: 
  
  Check the search help definition in the backend (transaction SE11) to see if there are any limits set on the number of hits that can be returned.
  Modify the search help to allow for a higher number of hits if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Error Handling: 
  
  Implement error handling in your application to gracefully manage situations where the maximum hits are exceeded, providing users with feedback and options to refine their search.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on best practices for configuring OData services and search helps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway and OData documentation for best practices on handling large datasets and configuring search helps.
  Performance Monitoring: Monitor the performance of your OData services and search helps to ensure they are operating within acceptable limits and adjust configurations as necessary.
  
  By addressing the configuration and implementation aspects, you can resolve the error and improve the user experience when interacting with OData services in SAP.