How To Fix FM_BP_BWRET005 - No valid entries selected from the BW system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM_BP_BWRET - Messages for FM Budget Preparation Retraction

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No valid entries selected from the BW system

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

In Customizing for the <ZH> Funds Management Public Administration </>,
check the field assignment settings for plan data transfer from the BW
system into Funds Management and also query definition in the BW
system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM_BP_BWRET005 - No valid entries selected from the BW system ?

  The SAP error message FM_BP_BWRET005: No valid entries selected from the BW system typically occurs when there is an issue with the data extraction process from the BW (Business Warehouse) system to the SAP system. This error indicates that the system was unable to retrieve any valid data entries based on the selection criteria provided.
  Causes:
  
  Selection Criteria Issues: The selection criteria defined in the data extraction process may not match any records in the BW system. This could be due to incorrect filters or parameters.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available in the BW system for the specified time period or for the specific characteristics being queried.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the extraction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data in the BW system.
  Data Transfer Issues: There could be issues with the data transfer process itself, such as connectivity problems between the SAP system and the BW system.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model in the BW system (like changes in InfoObjects, InfoProviders, etc.) may lead to the unavailability of expected data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used in the extraction process. Ensure that they are correctly defined and that they match the data available in the BW system.
  Verify Data Availability: Check the BW system to confirm that there is data available for the specified criteria. You can do this by running queries or reports directly in the BW system.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data in the BW system. This may involve checking roles and permissions.
  Check Connectivity: Verify that there are no connectivity issues between the SAP system and the BW system. This may involve checking network settings, RFC connections, etc.
  Consult BW Team: If there have been recent changes to the BW data model, consult with the BW team to understand if any changes might have affected the data extraction process.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the extraction process to identify where it is failing. This may require technical expertise.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) in BW to analyze data models and check for data availability.
  Logs and Traces: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide patches or workarounds for specific problems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the FM_BP_BWRET005 error message.