How To Fix FIPL_SAFT036 - SD summary table contains no data for the specified period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIPL_SAFT - SAFT: Message Class

• 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 FIPL_SAFT036 - SD summary table contains no data for the specified period ?

  The SAP error message FIPL_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 access or report on data that has not been populated in the relevant summary tables.
  Causes:
  
  No Data for the Period: The most straightforward cause is that there are no sales documents or related transactions recorded in the specified period.
  Data Not Yet Processed: If the data has been entered but not yet processed or updated in the summary tables, you may encounter this error.
  Incorrect Period Selection: The period you are querying may be incorrect or outside the range of available data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the SD module or the data extraction process.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data, leading to the appearance of no data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Entry: Verify that sales documents exist for the specified period. You can do this by checking the relevant sales orders, deliveries, or billing documents.
  Run Data Update Jobs: If data has been entered but not processed, ensure that any necessary background jobs for updating summary tables have been executed. This may include running the relevant batch jobs or reports.
  Verify Period Selection: Double-check the period you are querying to ensure it is correct and that it falls within the range of available data.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the SD module to ensure that everything is set up correctly for data processing and reporting.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data in the summary tables.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like VA05 (List of Sales Orders) or VF05 (List of Billing Documents) to check for existing data.
  Table Names: Familiarize yourself with the relevant tables, such as VBAK (Sales Document: Header Data) and VBAP (Sales Document: Item Data), to understand where the data is stored.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.