How To Fix BT291 - No start date values available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 291

• Message text: No start date values available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT291 - No start date values available ?

  The SAP error message BT291 "No start date values available" typically occurs in the context of business transactions or planning scenarios where a date is required but not provided or is missing from the relevant data set. This error can arise in various modules, including SAP Business Warehouse (BW), SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), or other SAP applications that involve date-dependent data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the required start date values are not available in the database or the data source.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning or reporting scenario may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of date values.
  Data Extraction Issues: If the data is being extracted from another system or source, there may be issues with the extraction process that prevent the start date values from being populated.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view