How To Fix B1083 - No data could be selected.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 083

• Message text: No data could be selected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1083 - No data could be selected. ?

  The SAP error message B1083 ("No data could be selected") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires data from the database, but no data meets the selection criteria specified. This can happen in various contexts, such as when running reports, executing queries, or processing transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the selection criteria (such as date ranges, document numbers, or other filters) do not match any records in the database.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available in the relevant tables for the specified criteria. This could be due to data not being entered, data being archived, or data being deleted.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain data, leading to the appearance of no data being available.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or issues with the report itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you have entered. Ensure that they are correct and that you are not being too restrictive. For example, if you are filtering by date, ensure that the date range includes existing records.
  Check Data Availability: Verify that there is data in the relevant tables. You can do this by running a broader query or report without filters to see if any data exists.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your access rights.
  Consult Documentation: If you are using a specific report or transaction, consult the documentation or help files to understand the expected input and output.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or technical team to investigate any potential technical issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using specific transaction codes (e.g., SE38 for reports, SE11 for data dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific report or transaction you are using.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the report to see where the data selection is failing.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the B1083 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.