How To Fix FTI_LDB_MESSAGE020 - No data was selected from valuation area &1

FTI_LDB_MESSAGE020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No data was selected from valuation area &1

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to read any data in this valuation area for the
specified selection criteria.
Possible causes:
No data exists for the specified selection criteria
You have selected differentiation characteristics that are not used for
position differentiation in this valuation area.
<ZU>Example:</> You have specified data selection by <ZK>Portfolio</>,
but the <ZK>Portfolio</> is not used as a differentiation criterion. In
this case, the characteristic <ZK>Portfolio</> is set to the initial
value for all positions. If you select by this characteristic, the
results list is empty.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTI_LDB_MESSAGE020 - No data was selected from valuation area &1 ?

  The SAP error message FTI_LDB_MESSAGE020 ("No data was selected from valuation area &1") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting when the system is unable to retrieve any data for a specified valuation area. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the execution of financial reports, valuation runs, or when trying to access specific financial data.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Exists: The most straightforward reason is that there is simply no data available in the specified valuation area. This could be due to a lack of transactions or postings in that area.
  Incorrect Valuation Area: The valuation area specified in the report or transaction may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may be too restrictive, leading to no data being selected.
  Data Not Posted: Transactions may not have been posted to the valuation area yet, or they may have been