How To Fix 0M505 - Cannot find entries with chosen selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0M - Customer Enhancements

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Cannot find entries with chosen selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0M505 - Cannot find entries with chosen selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message 0M505: "Cannot find entries with chosen selection criteria" typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires specific selection criteria, but the system cannot find any entries that match those criteria. This can happen in various contexts, such as when querying data in reports, running transactions, or accessing master data.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the selection criteria entered by the user do not match any existing records in the database. This could be due to:
  
  Typographical errors in the input fields.
  Using filters that are too restrictive.
  Specifying a date range that does not include any data.
  
  
  
  Data Not Available: The data you are trying to access may not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Data not being uploaded or created yet.
  Data being archived or deleted.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain data, leading to the appearance that no data exists.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the retrieval of data.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Double-check the input values for any typographical errors. Ensure that the criteria are set correctly and are not too restrictive. For example, if you are filtering by date, ensure that the date range is correct and includes existing records.
  
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify that the data you are trying to access actually exists in the system. You can do this by:
  
  Running a broader query without filters to see if any data is returned.
  Checking with other users or administrators if the data has been archived or deleted.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data. If you suspect this might be the issue, contact your SAP security administrator to verify your access rights.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are using a specific report or transaction, refer to the documentation or help files associated with it to ensure you are using it correctly.
  
  
  System Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to check if there are any known issues or if the system needs to be adjusted.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may be using specific transaction codes (e.g., SE16 for data browsing, ME2N for purchasing documents, etc.).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific transaction or report you are using. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.