How To Fix FIEU_SAFT118 - SD data deleted for the date range &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIEU_SAFT - FIEU_SAFT

• Message number: 118

• Message text: SD data deleted for the date range &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIEU_SAFT118 - SD data deleted for the date range &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message FIEU_SAFT118 indicates that Sales and Distribution (SD) data has been deleted for a specified date range. This error typically arises in the context of the SAF-T (Standard Audit File for Tax) reporting process, which is used for tax compliance in various countries.
  Cause:
  
  Data Deletion: The primary cause of this error is that the SD data for the specified date range has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to data archiving processes, manual deletions, or data inconsistencies.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified in the error message may not correspond to any existing SD data in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAF-T reporting settings that lead to the system not being able to find the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify if the SD data exists for the specified date range. You can do this by checking the relevant tables (e.g., VBAK for sales documents, VBAP for sales document items) to see if any records are present.
  Restore Deleted Data: If the data has been deleted and is required for reporting, you may need to restore it from backups or archives, if available.
  Adjust Date Range: If the date range specified is incorrect, adjust it to a range where data is available.
  Review Configuration: Check the SAF-T configuration settings in your SAP system to ensure that they are correctly set up to pull the necessary data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to SAF-T reporting for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the relevant database tables and check for data.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.