How To Fix FINS_CFIN_BC_REPORT040 - Report executed successfully; no relevant data exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_BC_REPORT - Business Configuration Validations of Report

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Report executed successfully; no relevant data exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_BC_REPORT040 - Report executed successfully; no relevant data exists ?

  The SAP error message "FINS_CFIN_BC_REPORT040 Report executed successfully; no relevant data exists" typically indicates that a report was executed without any data being returned. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  No Data in the Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to run the report may not match any records in the database. This could be due to incorrect date ranges, company codes, or other filters.
  
  
  Data Not Yet Available: If the report is run immediately after a data load or posting, the data may not yet be available for reporting.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the report may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent data from being displayed in the report.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be issues with the data integrity or completeness.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used when executing the report. Ensure that the parameters (like date ranges, company codes, etc.) are set correctly and that they correspond to existing data.
  
  
  Verify Data Availability: If the report is run shortly after data entry or migration, wait for a while and try running the report again to see if the data has become available.
  
  
  Review User Authorizations: Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to view the data in the report.
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings related to the report to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  
  
  Data Integrity Checks: If data migration is involved, perform checks to ensure that the data has been migrated correctly and is complete.
  
  
  Run Alternative Reports: If the specific report does not return data, consider running alternative reports that may provide similar information to verify if the issue is isolated to that report.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the report in question. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (like SE38 for report execution, SU53 for authorization checks) that can help in troubleshooting.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific report to understand its requirements and limitations.
  
  
  Engage Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP directly for further assistance.
  
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify the cause of the error message and implement an appropriate solution.