How To Fix GU943 - Either enter 'No. of data records' or check off 'No.determined by system'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 943

• Message text: Either enter 'No. of data records' or check off 'No.determined by system'

What causes this issue?

When estimating the resources, you can let the system determine the
number of records in the source table or directly enter this number
yourself.
The system then calculates the required resources using this number.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU943 - Either enter 'No. of data records' or check off 'No.determined by system' ?

  The SAP error message GU943 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of data records in a specific transaction or process. This error typically arises when the system expects a certain number of data records to be specified, but this has not been done, or the system is not set up to determine the number of records automatically.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered the required number of data records in the relevant field.
  Configuration Issue: The system is not configured to automatically determine the number of data records, and the user has not provided this information manually.
  User Error: The user may have overlooked the field or misunderstood the requirement.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GU943 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter the Number of Data Records:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction where the error occurred.
  Look for the field labeled "No. of data records" and enter the appropriate number of records that you want to process.
  
  
  
  Check the 'No. determined by system' Option:
  
  If you prefer the system to determine the number of records automatically, check the option labeled "No. determined by system."
  This will allow the system to calculate the number of records based on the data available.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the relevant configuration for the transaction or process to ensure that it is set up correctly to either require manual input or to allow for automatic determination of data records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction you are working with to understand the requirements and settings related to data records.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes depending on the context (e.g., data uploads, batch processing).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to enter data or change settings related to data records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific fixes related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GU943 error and proceed with your SAP tasks.