How To Fix J4079 - No data exists. Reimport not possible

J4079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 079

• Message text: No data exists. Reimport not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4079 - No data exists. Reimport not possible ?

  The SAP error message J4079 "No data exists. Reimport not possible" typically occurs in the context of data import processes, particularly when dealing with data transfer or migration in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the data that is supposed to be imported or processed, which prevents the reimport operation from being executed.
  Causes:
  
  Data Not Available: The most common cause is that the data you are trying to reimport does not exist in the source system or has already been processed and deleted.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the import may not match any existing records, leading to no data being found.
  Data Deletion: The data might have been deleted or archived after the initial import, making it unavailable for reimport.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the data import settings or the data source that prevent the system from locating the required