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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_ALE038 - No documents exist for the values entered ?

  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 be of a type or status that is not included in the selection criteria.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the values you entered in the selection screen. Ensure that they are correct and correspond to existing documents.
  Verify Document Existence: Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FAGLB03 (Display G/L Account Document) to check if the documents exist for the specified criteria.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the documents. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Check Data Transfer: If using ALE, verify that the data transfer has been completed successfully. Check the relevant logs for any errors or issues.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Items
  FAGLB03: Display G/L Account Document
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the G/L accounting module and ALE configuration to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAGL_ALE038 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.