How To Fix IHC031 - The buffer is empty: No rules can be inserted

IHC031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC - IHC Messages

• Message number: 031

• Message text: The buffer is empty: No rules can be inserted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC031 - The buffer is empty: No rules can be inserted ?

  The SAP error message IHC031: The buffer is empty: No rules can be inserted typically occurs in the context of the SAP Intercompany Harmonization (IHC) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any rules to apply because the buffer that holds the rules is empty.
  Causes:
  
  No Rules Defined: The most common cause is that there are no intercompany rules defined in the system for the specific scenario you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the IHC might not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of rules in the buffer.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries that prevent the rules from being loaded.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations might prevent the system from accessing the rules.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Define Rules: Check if the intercompany rules are defined in the system. You can do this by navigating