How To Fix IDREPFW_MSG018 - No data found for section ID &1 in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDREPFW_MSG - Rep.Framework: messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No data found for section ID &1 in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDREPFW_MSG018 - No data found for section ID &1 in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message IDREPFW_MSG018 indicates that there is no data found for a specific section ID in the Customizing settings. This error typically arises when you are trying to generate a report or access a specific section of a report that requires certain configuration data, but that data is missing or not properly set up in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The section ID specified in the error message does not have any associated data in the Customizing settings. This could be due to incomplete configuration or the section not being set up at all.
  Incorrect Section ID: The section ID being referenced may be incorrect or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing data.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data related to the section ID.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Customizing Settings: Go to the relevant Customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and verify that the section ID exists and has the necessary data configured. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Verify Section ID: Double-check the section ID you are using to ensure it is correct. You can look it up in the relevant customizing area to confirm its existence.
  Transport Check: If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the section ID. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for the specific report or section you are working with to ensure that all prerequisites are met.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific error message or the report you are working with. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions to common issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution of the report to identify where the error is occurring and gather more context about the missing data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.