How To Fix /CFG/ACTIVATION017 - No data found for selection

/CFG/ACTIVATION017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/ACTIVATION -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No data found for selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/ACTIVATION017 - No data found for selection ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/ACTIVATION017 No data found for selection typically occurs in the context of configuration activation processes, particularly when working with the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) or when activating certain configuration settings in the system. This error indicates that the system could not find any data that matches the selection criteria specified in the activation process.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the activation might be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no matching records.
  Missing Configuration Data: The necessary configuration data may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or activate the configuration data.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the