How To Fix FR057 - No documents selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 057

• Message text: No documents selected

What causes this issue?

No documents were posted between the selected company codes in the
posting period you specified. Therefore no account balances can be
displayed.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You cannot branch to the reconciliation or totals overview for this
company code pair.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR057 - No documents selected ?

  The SAP error message FR057 "No documents selected" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when trying to process or display documents in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that the system did not find any documents that meet the selection criteria specified by the user.
  Causes:
  
  Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the selection criteria entered (such as date range, document type, company code, etc.) do not match any existing documents in the system.
  Document Status: The documents you are trying to access may not be in a status that allows them to be selected (e.g., they may be archived or deleted).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain documents.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the input fields, leading to no matching documents.
  Filters Applied: There may be filters applied in the report or transaction that exclude all documents.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria to ensure they are correct and broad enough to include existing documents. For example, widen the date range or remove specific filters.
  Verify Document Status: Ensure that the documents you are trying to access are not archived or deleted. You may need to check with your system administrator or use specific transactions to verify document status.
  Review Authorizations: Check if you have the necessary authorizations to view the documents. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required access.
  Correct Data Entry: Double-check all input fields for any typographical errors or incorrect entries.
  Remove Filters: If there are any filters applied in the report or transaction, try removing them to see if documents appear.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to financial reporting, such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for the specific transaction you are using to understand the expected input and output.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who can provide more in-depth assistance.