How To Fix FIEU_SAFT036 - SD summary table contains no data for the specified period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIEU_SAFT - FIEU_SAFT

• Message number: 036

• Message text: SD summary table contains no data for the specified period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIEU_SAFT036 - SD summary table contains no data for the specified period ?

  The SAP error message FIEU_SAFT036 indicates that the SD (Sales and Distribution) summary table does not contain any data for the specified period. This error typically arises when you are trying to generate reports or perform analyses that rely on data from the SD summary table, but the table is empty for the date range you have selected.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Entry: There may not be any sales transactions recorded in the specified period.
  Data Not Updated: The SD summary table may not have been updated due to missing or incomplete data processing.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified in the report or query may not align with the periods for which data exists.
  Data Archiving: Data may have been archived or deleted, leading to an absence of records in the summary table.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent data from being populated in the summary table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Entry: Verify that sales transactions have been entered for the specified period. You can do this by checking the relevant sales documents in the system.
  Run Data Update Jobs: If the data is not updated, ensure that any necessary background jobs for updating the SD summary table are running successfully. This may include jobs for data aggregation or reporting.
  Adjust Date Range: Review the date range you are using in your report or query. Make sure it corresponds to the periods where you expect data to exist.
  Review Archiving Settings: Check if any data archiving settings are in place that might have removed data from the summary table. If data has been archived, you may need to restore it or adjust your reporting to include archived data.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to ensure that the system is set up correctly to populate the summary table.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like VA05 (List of Sales Orders) or VF05 (List of Billing Documents) to check for existing sales data.
  Table Names: Familiarize yourself with relevant tables such as VBAK (Sales Document: Header Data) and VBAP (Sales Document: Item Data) to investigate the underlying data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions specific to your version of SAP.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the SD module to understand how data is processed and stored in summary tables.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.