How To Fix J5354 - No transactions meet the selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 354

• Message text: No transactions meet the selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5354 - No transactions meet the selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message J5354 "No transactions meet the selection criteria" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when using the transaction code for displaying or processing financial documents, such as in the context of the Financial Accounting (FI) module or the Controlling (CO) module.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system did not find any transactions that match the criteria you specified in your selection parameters. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The parameters you entered (such as date range, document type, company code, etc.) may not match any existing transactions in the system.
  Data Not Yet Posted: The transactions you are looking for may not have been posted yet or may have been posted in a different period.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain transactions.
  Filters Applied: There may be filters applied in the selection screen that are too restrictive.
  Transaction Type: You may be looking for a transaction type that does not exist in the specified context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Double-check the selection criteria you have entered. Ensure that the date range, document type, company code, and other parameters are correct and relevant to the transactions you are trying to retrieve.
  
  
  Expand Date Range: If you are using a specific date range, try expanding it to see if transactions exist outside of the specified range.
  
  
  Check for Filters: Look for any filters that may be applied in the selection screen and remove or adjust them as necessary.
  
  
  Verify Data Posting: Ensure that the transactions you are looking for have been posted in the system. You may need to check with your finance team or relevant personnel.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the transactions. If you suspect authorization issues, contact your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are using a specific transaction code, refer to the SAP documentation or help files for that transaction to understand the expected input and any limitations.
  
  
  Use Alternative Reports: If the issue persists, consider using alternative reports or transaction codes that may provide the information you need.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP FI/CO, such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.