How To Fix KW155 - The table of the business process is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 155

• Message text: The table of the business process is empty

What causes this issue?

You attempted to call up the BAPI for business process master data.
You have not provided a data record for a business process to be
created, changed or checked.

System Response

The processing has been terminated.

How to fix this error?

When calling up the BAPI, provide a table row for a business process.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW155 - The table of the business process is empty ?

  The SAP error message KW155, which states "The table of the business process is empty," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related functionalities. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any entries in the specified table for the business process you are trying to access or analyze.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Data Entries: The most common cause is that there are no data entries in the relevant table for the specified business process. This could happen if no transactions have been recorded for that business process.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The business process may not be properly configured in the system, leading to an absence of data.
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may be too restrictive, resulting in no data being retrieved.
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is supposed to be transferred from another system or module and there are issues in the data transfer process, this could lead to an empty table.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data, which can lead to the perception that the table is empty.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Entries: Verify if there are any entries in the relevant table for the business process. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to view the table contents.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the business process is correctly configured in the system. Check the settings in the configuration for CO-PA or the relevant module to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria: If you are running a report or transaction, try adjusting the selection criteria to be less restrictive to see if any data can be retrieved.
  
  
  Data Transfer Verification: If data is expected from another system or module, check the data transfer processes to ensure that they are functioning correctly and that data is being populated as expected.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific business process you are working with for any additional insights or known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (for CO-PA reports), KE24 (for CO-PA line item display), and others that may help in analyzing the data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the KW155 error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the KW155 error in your SAP system.