How To Fix BRAIN672 - Request is empty. No processing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 672

• Message text: Request is empty. No processing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN672 - Request is empty. No processing. ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN672: Request is empty. No processing. typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a data request is attempted to be processed, but the request does not contain any data. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Empty Data Source: The data source from which the request is trying to pull data may not have any data available for the specified time period or selection criteria.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The filters or selection criteria applied to the data request may be too restrictive, resulting in no data being returned.
  Data Load Issues: There may have been issues during the data loading process, leading to no data being available in the InfoProvider.
  Request Status: The request might be in a status that does not allow processing, such as being marked as "failed" or "cancelled."
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoObjects may lead to inconsistencies, resulting in empty requests.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify that the data source has data for the requested time period and selection criteria. You can do this by running a query or checking the data in the underlying tables.
  Review Selection Criteria: Examine the filters and selection criteria applied to the request. Adjust them to ensure they are not too restrictive.
  Monitor Data Load Processes: Check the data load processes in the SAP BW system to ensure that data has been loaded successfully. Look for any errors or warnings in the data load logs.
  Check Request Status: Review the status of the request in the process chain or request monitor. If the request has failed, investigate the cause and reprocess it if necessary.
  Validate Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that all InfoObjects and InfoProviders are correctly configured and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Re-run the Query: If the issue persists, try re-running the query or request after making the necessary adjustments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to monitor data loads and check InfoProviders.
  Logs and Monitoring: Use transaction RSMO (Monitor Data Loads) to check the status of data loads and identify any issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP's support portal can provide additional insights and solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BRAIN672 error and implement a solution to resolve it.