How To Fix E0281 - Selected selection criteria do not give a result

E0281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Selected selection criteria do not give a result

What causes this issue?

You have specified a criterion for the selection for which there are no
entries in the EDI tables.

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?

Specify another selection criterion or none at all.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0281 - Selected selection criteria do not give a result ?

  The SAP error message E0281, which states "Selected selection criteria do not give a result," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction in SAP, but the criteria they have selected do not match any records in the database. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The filters or parameters set by the user may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no matching records.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available in the system that meets the specified criteria. This could be due to data not being entered, data being archived, or data being deleted.
  Date Ranges: If the selection criteria include date ranges, ensure that the dates are correct and that there are records within that range.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain data, which can