How To Fix FTI_LDB_MESSAGE018 - No data was selected

FTI_LDB_MESSAGE018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTI_LDB_MESSAGE - Messages for TR OLTP Reporting Using Logical Databases

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No data was selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTI_LDB_MESSAGE018 - No data was selected ?

  The SAP error message FTI_LDB_MESSAGE018 ("No data was selected") typically occurs when a query or report is executed, but the system does not find any data that meets the specified selection criteria. This can happen in various contexts, such as when using the Financial Transaction Interface (FTI) or other reporting tools within SAP.
  Causes:
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the selection criteria defined in the report or query do not match any records in the database. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect date ranges.
  Filters that are too restrictive.
  Missing or incorrect parameters.
  
  
  
  Data Availability: There may be no data available in the underlying tables for the specified criteria. This could be due to:
  
  Data not being posted yet.
  Data being archived or deleted.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain data, leading to no results being returned.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be issues with the database connection or the