How To Fix CATS_ESA_PROXY006 - No data found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATS_ESA_PROXY - Messages for CATS proxies

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No data found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CATS_ESA_PROXY006 - No data found. ?

  The SAP error message CATS_ESA_PROXY006: No data found typically occurs in the context of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) when there is an issue with retrieving data from the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to access time data for a specific employee, project, or period.
  Causes:
  
  No Time Entries: The most common cause is that there are no time entries recorded for the specified criteria (e.g., employee, date range, project).
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to fetch the data may be incorrect or too restrictive, leading to no results being returned.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the time data.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different systems (e.g., between SAP and external systems).
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or the CATS service itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Time Entries: Verify that there are indeed time entries recorded for the employee or project in question. You can do this by checking the CATS entries directly in the system.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria (e.g., date range, employee ID, project ID) are correct and not overly restrictive. Adjust them as necessary.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the time data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Data Synchronization: If the data is supposed to come from an external system, check if there are any synchronization issues. Ensure that the data is correctly transferred and available in the SAP system.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate any underlying technical issues that may be causing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CATS (Cross-Application Time Sheet) and CAT2 (Enter Time Sheet) to navigate and troubleshoot time entry issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to CATS for more detailed information on how to manage time entries and troubleshoot common issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.