How To Fix L2138 - No data exists for this selection (select again)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L2 - Transfer requirements

• Message number: 138

• Message text: No data exists for this selection (select again)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L2138 - No data exists for this selection (select again) ?

  The SAP error message L2138: No data exists for this selection (select again) typically occurs in the context of inventory management or logistics when a user attempts to retrieve data that does not exist for the specified selection criteria. This can happen in various transactions, such as inventory reports, stock overview, or other logistics-related queries.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the selection criteria entered by the user do not match any existing data in the system. This could be due to incorrect material numbers, plant codes, storage locations, or other parameters.
  
  
  Data Not Yet Updated: If the data has recently been changed or updated (e.g., stock levels, material master data), it may not yet be reflected in the system, leading to this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain data, which can result in the system not displaying any results.
  
  
  Data Deletion: The