How To Fix BCA_US_GENERAL073 - No valid records to update. Action cancelled.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCA_US_GENERAL - Message ID for North America specific modifications

• Message number: 073

• Message text: No valid records to update. Action cancelled.

What causes this issue?

Due to authorization errors or invalid hold types, changes or deletions
to the selected record(s) cannot be made.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCA_US_GENERAL073 - No valid records to update. Action cancelled. ?

  The SAP error message BCA_US_GENERAL073: No valid records to update. Action cancelled. typically occurs in the context of updating or processing records in the SAP system, particularly in modules related to business processes such as finance or controlling.
  Cause:
  
  No Records Found: The most common cause of this error is that the system did not find any valid records that match the criteria specified for the update or action you are trying to perform.
  Data Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may not match any existing records. This could be due to incorrect parameters, filters, or date ranges.
  Data Locking: Another possibility is that the records you are trying to update are locked by another user or process, preventing any changes.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorization to view or modify the records can also lead to this error.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity, such as missing or inconsistent data that prevents the update from being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you are using to ensure they are correct and that they should return valid records. Adjust the parameters if necessary.
  Verify Data Availability: Use transaction codes or reports to check if the records you are trying to update actually exist in the system.
  Check for Locks: Investigate if the records are locked by another user or process. You can use transaction code SM12 to check for locks.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the action. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  Data Consistency Check: Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve any data integrity issues.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction or module you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help you troubleshoot, such as SE16 (Data Browser) to view table entries, SM12 (Lock Entries) to check for locks, and SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization issues.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or discussion groups for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or a consultant for further investigation.