How To Fix FR716 - No documents were selected and no session was created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 716

• Message text: No documents were selected and no session was created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR716 - No documents were selected and no session was created ?

  The SAP error message FR716 ("No documents were selected and no session was created") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when trying to execute a transaction that involves processing financial documents, such as during the execution of a batch input session or when trying to generate reports.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Selected Documents: The most common cause of this error is that there are no documents available for processing based on the selection criteria you provided. This could be due to filters that are too restrictive or simply because there are no documents that meet the criteria.
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The parameters or selection criteria you entered may not match any existing documents. This could include date ranges, document types, or other filters.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the documents, leading to the appearance that no documents are available.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or the application server, that prevent the system from retrieving the documents.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you have entered. Ensure that they are broad enough to include documents that exist in the system. For example, if you are filtering by date, try widening the date range.
  
  
  Verify Document Availability: Manually check if there are documents available that meet your criteria. You can do this by using transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to see if any documents exist.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the documents. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues: If you suspect a technical issue, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any system errors, database issues, or performance problems that might be affecting document retrieval.
  
  
  Use Alternative Transactions: If the issue persists, consider using alternative transactions or reports that may provide the information you need without encountering the same error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help you troubleshoot or view documents, such as:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  
  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: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to the specific transaction you are trying to execute for additional guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FR716 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.