How To Fix GU538 - Neither summary records nor line items were selected


GU538 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

  • Message number: 538

  • Message text: Neither summary records nor line items were selected

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  • What causes this issue?

    Neither summary records nor line items were selected for the selection
    criteria of this report. Thus the statement is meaningless: summary
    records match the totals of the line items.

    System Response

    How to fix this error?

    Make your selection criteria for the selected ledger more general so
    that the data needed for the reconciliation is selected.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU538 - Neither summary records nor line items were selected ?
    The SAP error message GU538, which states "Neither summary records nor line items were selected," typically occurs during the execution of a report or transaction that requires data selection, such as when generating a report for financial documents or when trying to display line items in a certain context.
    
    Cause: No Data Available: The most common cause of this error is that there are no records available that meet the selection criteria specified in the report or transaction. This could be due to: Incorrect selection criteria (e.g., date range, document type). No transactions recorded in the specified period. Filters applied that exclude all records. Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data, leading to the appearance that no records are available. Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or the report itself.
    Solution: Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you have entered. Ensure that: The

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