How To Fix FRE318 - Interface Tables Empty. Delta Processing not Possible. Processing Aborted

FRE318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRE - F&R CON R/3 - Messages

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Interface Tables Empty. Delta Processing not Possible. Processing Aborted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRE318 - Interface Tables Empty. Delta Processing not Possible. Processing Aborted ?

  The SAP error message FRE318, which states "Interface Tables Empty. Delta Processing not Possible. Processing Aborted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data extraction processes, particularly when dealing with delta loads in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Data Services environments. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any data in the interface tables that are required for delta processing.
  Causes:
  
  No New Data: There may be no new data available in the source system since the last delta load, leading to empty interface tables.
  Extraction Issues: There could be issues with the data extraction process, such as incorrect extraction logic or filters that prevent data from being populated in the interface tables.
  Data Transfer Issues: Problems during the data transfer from the source system to the interface tables can result in empty tables.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration of the data source or delta mechanism in the SAP BW system