How To Fix LAW_MESSAGES249 - LAW does not contain any system data, no assignment possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LAW_MESSAGES - License Administration Workbench

• Message number: 249

• Message text: LAW does not contain any system data, no assignment possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LAW_MESSAGES249 - LAW does not contain any system data, no assignment possible ?

  The SAP error message LAW_MESSAGES249 indicates that the License Administration Workbench (LAW) does not contain any system data, which means that there is no assignment possible for the license data. This error typically arises when you are trying to manage or assign licenses in the LAW but the necessary system data is missing.
  Cause:
  
  No System Data Loaded: The LAW has not been populated with any system data. This can happen if the data extraction process from the SAP system to the LAW has not been executed or has failed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the LAW or the connection to the SAP system.
  Data Transfer Issues: There could be problems during the data transfer process, such as network issues or permissions that prevent data from being sent to the LAW.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Load System Data:
  
  Ensure that you have executed the necessary steps to load system data into the LAW. This typically involves running the transaction code SLAW to extract the license data from the SAP system.
  Check if the data extraction job has been scheduled and executed successfully.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the LAW. Ensure that the connection to the SAP system is correctly set up and that the necessary authorizations are in place.
  Review the settings in transaction SLAW to ensure that the system is correctly configured to pull data.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate why the data is not being loaded. This can provide insights into what might be going wrong during the extraction process.
  
  
  
  Re-run Data Extraction:
  
  If the data extraction has failed, try re-running the extraction process. Make sure to monitor the process for any errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the License Administration Workbench for any specific instructions or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide more detailed guidance based on your specific system configuration and version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SLAW: License Administration Workbench
  SLICENSE: License Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP Help documentation for the License Administration Workbench for more detailed information on its usage and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your license data in the LAW.