How To Fix GU216 - No master data found & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 216

• Message text: No master data found & &

What causes this issue?

The account shown above is invalid for the global company examined.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Maintain the above account or use a different account.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU216 - No master data found & & ?

  The SAP error message GU216 "No master data found" typically indicates that the system is unable to find the required master data for a specific operation or transaction. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when working with materials, customers, vendors, or other master data entities.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The most common cause is that the required master data (e.g., material master, customer master, vendor master) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may not match any existing master data records.
  Data Deletion: The master data might have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the master data.
  Data Synchronization Issues: In cases where data is replicated from another system (e.g., through middleware), there may be synchronization issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the required master data exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM01 for material master, XD01 for customer master) and checking if the data is present.
  Create Missing Data: If the master data is indeed missing, create it using the appropriate transaction.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used in the transaction are correct and match the existing master data.
  Check Deletion Flags: If the master data exists but is not being found, check if it has been marked for deletion.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the master data.
  Data Replication: If the data is supposed to be replicated from another system, check the replication process and ensure that it has completed successfully.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing master data, such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), XD01 (Create Customer), and XK01 (Create Vendor).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to understand why the master data is not being found.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on the specific master data type you are working with.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant area.