How To Fix IDOC_METADATA403 - No entries exist for the specified selections

IDOC_METADATA403 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDOC_METADATA - Messages for metadata for the IDoc adapter

• Message number: 403

• Message text: No entries exist for the specified selections

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDOC_METADATA403 - No entries exist for the specified selections ?

  The SAP error message IDOC_METADATA403, which states "No entries exist for the specified selections," typically occurs when there is an attempt to retrieve metadata for IDocs, but the system cannot find any entries that match the specified criteria. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to process or display IDocs in transaction codes like WE02 or WE19.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to filter IDocs may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no matching entries.
  No IDocs Available: There may simply be no IDocs available in the specified status or for the specified time frame.
  IDoc Type or Message Type Issues: The IDoc type or message type specified may not exist or may not have been correctly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the IDocs.
  Data Deletion: IDocs may have been deleted or archived, making them unavailable for retrieval.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review