How To Fix FAGL_ALE038 - No documents exist for the values entered

FAGL_ALE038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_ALE - Single Document and Totals Document Transfer

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No documents exist for the values entered

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FAGL_ALE038 - Details

• The SAP error message FAGL_ALE038 ("No documents exist for the values entered") typically occurs in the context of the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module when attempting to retrieve or process financial documents using the ALE (Application Link Enabling) interface. This error indicates that the system could not find any financial documents that match the criteria specified in your request.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The values entered in the selection screen (such as company code, fiscal year, period, etc.) may not match any existing documents in the system.
  Data Not Yet Posted: The documents you are trying to access may not have been posted yet or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the documents in question.
  Data Transfer Issues: If you are using ALE for data transfer, there may be issues with the data not being transferred correctly or completely.
  Document Type or Status: The documents may