How To Fix FILAM221 - No data found in table &1 for company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FILAM - Messages for Legacy Data Transfer LAE

• Message number: 221

• Message text: No data found in table &1 for company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FILAM221 - No data found in table &1 for company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message FILAM221 indicates that there is no data found in a specific table for the given company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or asset accounting when the system is trying to retrieve data from a table that is expected to contain entries for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Data Exists: The most straightforward cause is that there are indeed no entries in the specified table for the given company code. This could be due to:
  
  The company code has not been set up correctly.
  No transactions have been recorded for that company code.
  Data may have been archived or deleted.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not properly configured in the system.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the financial modules, leading to the absence of expected data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data, leading to the perception that no data exists.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Existence: Verify if there are any entries in the relevant table for the specified company code. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the table directly.
  
  
  Verify Company Code Configuration: Ensure that the company code is correctly configured in the system. Check the settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that all necessary parameters are set up.
  
  
  Review Transaction History: If the company code is new, ensure that transactions have been posted to it. If it is an existing company code, check if any data has been archived or deleted.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified company code.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message FILAM221.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration checks.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FILAM221 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Data Archiving: If data archiving is in place, check the archiving settings to ensure that relevant data has not been archived inadvertently.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the FILAM221 error in SAP.