How To Fix FB472 - Print report & has not selected any data

FB472 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 472

• Message text: Print report & has not selected any data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB472 - Print report & has not selected any data ?

  The SAP error message FB472, which states "Print report & has not selected any data," typically occurs when you attempt to execute a print report in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, but the report does not have any data to display. This can happen for several reasons. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  No Data Available: The selection criteria you have entered do not match any records in the database. This could be due to incorrect date ranges, document types, or other selection parameters.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The filters applied in the report may be too restrictive, leading to no data being selected.
  Data Not Posted: There may be no financial documents posted for the selected criteria.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data.
  Report Configuration: The report itself may not be configured correctly or may not be set up to pull