How To Fix KW850 - No suitable records were found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 850

• Message text: No suitable records were found

What causes this issue?

No records were found that meet the selection criteria or corresponded
to your authorizations.

System Response

No master data is displayed.

How to fix this error?

Check the selection criteria or your authorizations.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW850 - No suitable records were found ?

  The SAP error message KW850 ("No suitable records were found") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or when working with Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) and indicates that the system could not find any records that match the criteria specified in your query or report.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection parameters you have entered (such as date range, company code, or other filters) may not match any existing records in the database.
  Data Not Yet Posted: There may be no data posted for the period or criteria you are trying to analyze.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data in the specified area.
  Data Archiving: The data you are trying to access may have been archived and is no longer available in the active database.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the controlling area or the settings in the Profitability Analysis module.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria to ensure they are correct and that you are looking for the right data.
  Verify Data Posting: Ensure that relevant transactions have been posted for the period you are analyzing. You can check the relevant modules (like FI or CO) to confirm this.
  Review Authorizations: Check your user roles and authorizations to ensure you have access to the data you are trying to view.
  Consult with IT/Support: If you suspect that data archiving is the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or IT support to check if the data is archived and if it can be retrieved.
  Configuration Check: If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP CO consultant to ensure that the settings are correct and that the system is configured to capture the necessary data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSB1 (for displaying actual line items) or KE30 (for profitability analysis reports) to help troubleshoot.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the KW850 error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the data flow and reporting capabilities.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.