How To Fix KBP045 - No distribution was executed for following characteristic combinations

KBP045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KBP - Log Messages EC-BP

• Message number: 045

• Message text: No distribution was executed for following characteristic combinations

What causes this issue?

There was an error in top-down distribution. Therefore the distribution
was not executed and no data records were generated.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In the plan area, check if there is data to be distributed.
Check if reference data exists.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KBP045 - Details

• The SAP error message KBP045 ("No distribution was executed for the following characteristic combinations") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Knowledge Base Management (KBM) or when dealing with characteristics in the context of SAP's Master Data Management (MDM) or similar modules. This error indicates that the system could not find any distribution for the specified characteristic combinations, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The characteristic combinations that you are trying to distribute may not have any associated data in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the distribution process may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to find valid combinations.
  Inactive Characteristics: The characteristics involved in the distribution may be inactive or not properly defined in the system.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the distribution may not match any existing records, leading to no data being found for distribution.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues