How To Fix 3W239 - No records found when running the report 'Initialization from TW'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3W - HR: Message Class South Africa

• Message number: 239

• Message text: No records found when running the report 'Initialization from TW'

What causes this issue?

No valid records were found on cluster TW.
This means that there were no tax certificates printed for any of your
employees using the 'old' IRP5 program (RPCIRPW0) (in the tax year
selected).

System Response

None of your employees will be automatically excluded during the tax
certificate generation process.
Note
This is only an informational message. To continue, see
<DS:RE.RPCTCGW0>generation of tax certificates</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W239 - No records found when running the report 'Initialization from TW' ?

  The SAP error message 3W239: No records found when running the report 'Initialization from TW' typically indicates that the system did not find any relevant data to process based on the selection criteria provided in the report. This can occur for several reasons. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  No Data in the Source Tables: The tables from which the report pulls data may not contain any records. This could be due to data not being loaded or processed correctly.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The parameters or filters set when running the report may be too restrictive, leading to no records being returned.
  Data Not Initialized: If the initialization process has not been completed or if there are issues with the data initialization, it may result in no records being available.
  Authorization Issues: The user running the report may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data, leading to an empty result set.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or issues with the report itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify that the relevant data exists in the source tables. You can do this by running a direct query on the tables involved in the report.
  Review Selection Criteria: Reassess the parameters you are using to run the report. Try broadening the criteria to see if any records are returned.
  Run Initialization Process: If applicable, ensure that the initialization process has been executed successfully. This may involve running other related reports or transactions to load the necessary data.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or patches that may address known issues with the report or the underlying data structures.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation into potential system or database issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), or ST22 (Dump Analysis).
  Documentation: Review any available documentation or user guides related to the report 'Initialization from TW' for specific details on its functionality and requirements.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.