How To Fix G01511 - No held documents were found for the specified selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 511

• Message text: No held documents were found for the specified selection

What causes this issue?

For the selection of held documents, the specified parameter on the
selection screen and the globally set ledger are decisive. No documents
are available in the document storage which satisfy these conditions.

System Response

The program execution will be terminated.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G01511 - No held documents were found for the specified selection ?

  The SAP error message G01511, which states "No held documents were found for the specified selection," typically occurs when a user attempts to retrieve or process held documents in the system, but the selection criteria do not match any held documents in the database.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The parameters used to search for held documents (such as document type, date range, or status) may not match any existing held documents.
  No Held Documents: There may simply be no held documents in the system that meet the specified criteria.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view held documents.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There could be a delay or issue in the data synchronization process, leading to the absence of expected documents.
  Document Status: The documents may have been released or deleted after being held, thus no longer appearing in the held documents list.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria to ensure they are correct and broad enough to capture existing held documents.
  Verify Document Status: Check if the documents you are looking for have been released or deleted. You can do this by reviewing the document history or logs.
  Review User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to view held documents. This may require coordination with the SAP security team.
  Consult with IT Support: If you suspect a data synchronization issue, contact your IT support team to investigate any potential problems with the database or system performance.
  Use Alternative Search Methods: If the standard search does not yield results, consider using alternative transaction codes or reports that may provide a different view of held documents.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBV0 (for releasing held documents) or FBV3 (for displaying held documents).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to held documents and error G01511.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals for guidance on managing held documents and understanding the implications of document statuses.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the matter to your SAP support team for further investigation.