How To Fix B1279 - The IDocs have no data records

B1279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 279

• Message text: The IDocs have no data records

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1279 - The IDocs have no data records ?

  The SAP error message B1279, which states "The IDocs have no data records," typically occurs when an IDoc (Intermediate Document) is generated without any data records. This can happen in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with data transfer between systems or modules.
  Causes of Error B1279
  
  
  Empty Data Records: The IDoc is created, but there are no data records to populate it. This can happen if the source data is missing or if the selection criteria for the data extraction do not match any records.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The IDoc type or message type may not be correctly configured, leading to the generation of an IDoc without data.
  
  
  Data Selection Issues: The program or transaction that generates the IDoc may have selection criteria that do not return any results, resulting in an empty IDoc.
  
  
  Application Logic: The application logic that triggers the IDoc creation may not be functioning as expected, leading to no data being processed.
  
  
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