How To Fix F4104 - No changes selected for account &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 104

• Message text: No changes selected for account &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4104 - No changes selected for account & ?

  The SAP error message F4104 ("No changes selected for account &") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when trying to execute a transaction that involves changing or processing account data. This error indicates that the system did not find any changes to apply to the specified account.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Changes Made: The most common cause is that there are no actual changes made to the account data that you are trying to process. This could happen if the data you are trying to update is already in the desired state.
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to identify the accounts for processing may not match any records. This could be due to incorrect filters or parameters.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the account, leading to the system not processing any changes.
  
  
  Data Locking: The account might be locked for changes due to another transaction being processed, which can prevent updates.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or the application server.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Changes: Check if there are any actual changes made to the account data. If not, make the necessary changes before reprocessing.
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used to identify the accounts are correct. Adjust the filters or parameters as needed.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the account. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Investigate if the account is locked for changes. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks and SM21 for system logs to identify any issues.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to check account statuses.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error F4104 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., FI, CO) to understand the expected behavior and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the F4104 error and implement a suitable solution.