How To Fix CE0824 - Not enough (or no) objects exist to compare

CE0824 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE0 - B2E [Base] B2B Engineering

• Message number: 824

• Message text: Not enough (or no) objects exist to compare

What causes this issue?

Before you can call up the compare transaction, objects must exist in
each folder. Check that there are object in the folders that you want
to compare.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CE0824 - Details

• The SAP error message CE0824, which states "Not enough (or no) objects exist to compare," typically occurs in the context of cost object comparisons or when trying to analyze cost data in SAP Controlling (CO). This error indicates that the system could not find sufficient data or objects to perform the requested comparison.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Available: The most common cause is that there are no cost objects (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) available for the specified criteria or period.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may be too restrictive, leading to no objects being found.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the cost objects or data.
  Data Not Posted: There may be no postings made to the cost objects for the selected period.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the controlling area or the cost objects themselves.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data