How To Fix IBRO231 - No reports corresponded to the selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IBRO - Broker Collections Message Class

• Message number: 231

• Message text: No reports corresponded to the selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IBRO231 - No reports corresponded to the selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message IBRO231 ("No reports corresponded to the selection criteria") typically occurs when you are trying to generate a report in the SAP system, but the selection criteria you have specified do not match any existing data in the database. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in reporting transactions.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the filters or parameters you have set do not match any records in the database. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect date ranges.
  Wrong document types or statuses.
  Specific values that do not exist in the database.
  
  
  
  Data Not Available: The data you are trying to report on may not exist in the system for the specified criteria. This could be due to:
  
  Data not being posted yet.
  Data being archived or deleted.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain data, leading to no results being returned.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the reporting module or the underlying data model.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Double-check the parameters you have entered. Ensure that:
  
  The date range is correct and includes the expected data.
  The document types, statuses, or any other filters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify that the data you are trying to report on actually exists in the system. You can do this by:
  
  Running a broader report without filters to see if any data is available.
  Checking the relevant tables directly (if you have access) to see if records exist.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your access rights.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific report you are trying to run. There may be specific requirements or known issues documented.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you have checked all the above and still face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to the report.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may be using different transaction codes to generate reports (e.g., MB51 for material documents, FBL1N for vendor line items).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the report or transaction you are using. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other user forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IBRO231 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.