How To Fix BRAIN216 - No data found; dummy record generated for key figure definition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: No data found; dummy record generated for key figure definition

What causes this issue?

No data was found. A dummy output record has been created for display so
that the key figure definition can still be used.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN216 - No data found; dummy record generated for key figure definition ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN216: No data found; dummy record generated for key figure definition typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a query is executed, and no data is found for the specified key figure or selection criteria. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Data in the InfoProvider: The most common reason for this error is that there is no data available in the underlying InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DataStore Object) for the selected time period or other selection criteria.
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The filters or selection criteria applied in the query may not match any records in the InfoProvider.
  
  
  Data Load Issues: There may have been issues during the data loading process, resulting in missing data in the InfoProvider.
  
  
  Data Activation Issues: If the data was loaded but not activated,