How To Fix LR170 - No documents found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• Message number: 170

• Message text: No documents found

What causes this issue?

No documents were found that match the specified selection criteria.

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

How to fix this error?

Check your selection criteria.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR170 - No documents found ?

  The SAP error message LR170 ("No documents found") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that is supposed to retrieve documents (such as invoices, purchase orders, etc.) but the system does not find any relevant documents based on the criteria provided.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the selection criteria (such as date range, document type, or status) entered by the user do not match any existing documents in the system.
  Document Deletion: The documents may have been deleted or archived, making them unavailable for retrieval.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain documents.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to missing documents.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent documents from being displayed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria to ensure they are correct. This includes checking date ranges, document types, and any other filters applied.
  Verify Document Existence: Use other transaction codes or reports to verify if the documents exist in the system. For example, check the relevant tables directly (e.g., BKPF for accounting documents).
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the documents. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  Consult with IT Support: If documents are expected to be present but are not found, consult with your IT support team to check for any data synchronization issues or system errors.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to document management in SAP to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may want to use specific transaction codes to check for documents, such as:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message LR170.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on the specific transaction or report you are using.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.