How To Fix 5V118 - Select statement: No entry found in table & fields: & &, & &, & &, & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Select statement: No entry found in table & fields: & &, & &, & &, & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5V118 - Select statement: No entry found in table & fields: & &, & &, & &, & & ?

  The SAP error message 5V118 indicates that a SELECT statement did not return any entries from the specified database table(s) and fields. This typically occurs when the query criteria do not match any records in the database.
  Cause:
  
  No Matching Records: The most common cause is that the selection criteria specified in the SELECT statement do not match any records in the database table.
  Incorrect Table or Field Names: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the table or field names specified in the query.
  Data Not Yet Created: The data you are trying to access may not have been created or populated in the database yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data in the specified table.
  Filters or Conditions: Additional filters or conditions applied in the query may be too restrictive, leading to no results being returned.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used in the SELECT statement to ensure they are correct and that they should return results.
  Verify Table and Field Names: Double-check the table and field names for any typos or incorrect references.
  Data Availability: Ensure that the data you are trying to access has been created and is available in the database.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data in the specified table.
  Debugging: If you are working in an ABAP program, you can use debugging tools to step through the code and see the values being passed to the SELECT statement.
  Test Query Independently: If possible, run the SELECT statement independently in a database tool or transaction (like SE11 or SE16) to see if it returns any results.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to explore the table structure and data.
  ABAP Debugger: If you are working with ABAP code, the ABAP debugger can help you trace the execution and see the values being used in the SELECT statement.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific error message or the tables you are working with.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for the specific module or functionality you are working with to understand the expected data flow and requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.