How To Fix J2716 - &4 No data selected for this profit center

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 716

• Message text: &4 No data selected for this profit center

What causes this issue?

The system did not find any data in Bank Profitability Analysis that
corresponds to the selection criteria (transaction type, period, actual
data) for the profit center that you have chosen.

System Response

The function 'post to Profit Center Accounting' was not executed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2716 - &4 No data selected for this profit center ?

  The SAP error message J2716 "&4 No data selected for this profit center" typically occurs in the context of Profit Center Accounting (PCA) when a report or transaction is executed that requires data for a specific profit center, but no data is available for that profit center in the specified period or selection criteria.
  Causes:
  
  No Transactions Recorded: There may be no financial transactions recorded for the specified profit center during the selected period.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may not match any existing data. This could include incorrect date ranges, fiscal year, or other filters.
  Profit Center Not Active: The profit center may not be active or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Data Not Posted: There may be a delay in posting data to the profit center, or the data may not have been posted at all.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view data for the specified profit center.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transactions: Verify if there are any transactions recorded for the profit center in the specified period. You can do this by checking the relevant accounting documents or reports.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used in the report or transaction are correct. Adjust the date range, fiscal year, or other filters as necessary.
  Verify Profit Center Setup: Check the configuration of the profit center in the system to ensure it is active and correctly set up.
  Post Missing Data: If transactions are missing, ensure that they are posted to the profit center. This may involve checking the relevant modules (e.g., FI, CO) to ensure that all necessary postings have been made.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified profit center. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) or S_ALR_87013611 (Profit Center Report) to check for data related to profit centers.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Profit Center Accounting for more detailed information on how profit centers work and how to troubleshoot related issues.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP CO (Controlling) for further assistance.