How To Fix BKN008 - No data held. Holding of data cannot therefore be finished

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BKN - Manual Actual Postings in CO

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No data held. Holding of data cannot therefore be finished

What causes this issue?

You wish to stop retaining data.

System Response

Data has not yet been retained, therefore there is nothing to stop
retaining.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BKN008 - No data held. Holding of data cannot therefore be finished ?

  The SAP error message BKN008 ("No data held. Holding of data cannot therefore be finished") typically occurs in the context of the Bank Accounting module, particularly when dealing with the holding of data related to bank transactions or payments. This error indicates that the system is unable to complete the holding process because there is no relevant data available.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the system does not have any data to process for the holding operation. This could be due to:
  
  No transactions being selected for holding.
  Incorrect selection criteria or filters applied during the holding process.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the bank accounting settings that prevent the system from recognizing the relevant data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process the data required for the holding operation.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or system errors, that prevent the retrieval of data.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Selection: Ensure that the selection criteria used for the holding process are correct and that there are indeed transactions available for holding. Review the parameters and filters applied.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Bank Accounting module to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This includes verifying bank accounts, payment methods, and other related settings.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user executing the holding process has the necessary authorizations to access and process the relevant data.
  
  
  System Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue. This can help identify if there are any technical problems.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the BKN008 error and any specific troubleshooting steps that may be recommended.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance. They may be able to provide insights based on system logs or configurations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP related to bank accounting, such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) or F111 (Manual Payment Transactions).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the BKN008 error for any patches or updates that may address known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the BKN008 error in SAP.