How To Fix KX717 - Sender program has collected no master data

KX717 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Sender program has collected no master data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX717 - Sender program has collected no master data ?

  The SAP error message KX717, which states "Sender program has collected no master data," typically occurs in the context of the Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) module. This error indicates that the system was unable to find any relevant master data for the sender program during the execution of a report or transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The most common cause is that the necessary master data (such as characteristics, value fields, or segments) has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the Profitability Analysis may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of relevant data.
  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 being transferred from another system or module, there may be issues in the data transfer process that prevent master data from being collected.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of