How To Fix BRAIN_DEV004 - Distribution has returned an empty set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN_DEV - BRAIN messages (for use by development)

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Distribution has returned an empty set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV004 - Distribution has returned an empty set ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV004: Distribution has returned an empty set typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BusinessObjects when a query or report is executed, but the underlying data set is empty. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Data Available: The most straightforward reason is that there is no data available for the selected criteria in the query. This could be due to filters applied that exclude all records.
  
  
  Incorrect Query Design: The query might be incorrectly designed, leading to no data being fetched. This could be due to joins, conditions, or aggregations that filter out all records.
  
  
  Data Load Issues: There may have been issues during the data loading process into the BW system, resulting in no data being available in the InfoProvider.
  
  
  Time Period Selection: If the query is set to a specific time period