How To Fix EI078 - No data selected for this time period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 078

• Message text: No data selected for this time period

What causes this issue?

There are no billing documents relevant for declaration for the period
which you specified.
When you create the KOBRA declaration, there can be another reason for
this system behavior:
The commodity codes of all materials relevant for declaration are
stored in the report itself. If no material with such a commodity code
has been exported or dispatched in the period to be reported, you do
not have to create a declaration.

System Response

The system could not select data.

How to fix this error?

Change the selection parameters and restart the report.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI078 - No data selected for this time period ?

  The SAP error message EI078 "No data selected for this time period" typically occurs when a user attempts to run a report or query that does not return any data for the specified time period. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse), SAP ERP, or others.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Time Period: The specified time period in the selection criteria may not have any data recorded. This could be due to a typo or misunderstanding of the date range.
  Data Not Loaded: If you are using SAP BW, the data may not have been loaded into the InfoProvider for the specified time period.
  Data Deletion: Data for the specified time period may have been deleted or archived.
  Selection Criteria: Other selection criteria (like filters on specific fields) may be too restrictive, leading to no data being returned.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data for the specified time period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Time Period: Verify that the time period specified in the selection criteria is correct and that data exists for that range.
  Data Load Verification: If using SAP BW, check if the data load process has been executed successfully and that data is available in the InfoProvider.
  Review Filters: Examine any additional filters or selection criteria applied to the report or query. Adjust them if they are too restrictive.
  Data Archiving: If data has been archived, check the archive settings and consider restoring the necessary data if required.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the data for the specified time period.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may use transaction codes like RSA1 for BW to check data loads, or SE16 to view table data.
  Logs and Monitoring: Check logs for data load processes or report execution to identify any issues that may have occurred.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.