How To Fix MAHD616 - No historical data available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MAHD - Messages for Alternative Historical Data

• Message number: 616

• Message text: No historical data available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MAHD616 - No historical data available ?

  The SAP error message MAHD616 "No historical data available" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when a user attempts to access historical data for a material or production order, but the system cannot find any relevant records.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Historical Data Exists: The most straightforward reason for this error is that there is simply no historical data available for the material or order in question. This could be due to:
  
  The material has not been used in any transactions.
  Historical data has been archived or deleted.
  The data retention settings are configured in such a way that historical data is not kept.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The user may have entered incorrect selection criteria (e.g., date ranges, material numbers) that do not match any existing records.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view historical data, leading to the system not displaying any available records.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that affect how historical data is stored or retrieved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Data Existence: Check if there is indeed historical data for the material or order. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing transaction logs or reports that show historical transactions.
  Using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or CO03 (Display Production Order) to check if any data exists.
  
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used to retrieve historical data are correct. Adjust the date ranges or other filters as necessary.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Confirm that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access historical data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  Consult with IT or SAP Basis Team: If you suspect that data has been archived or deleted, consult with your IT or SAP Basis team to understand the data retention policies and whether any data can be restored.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review the configuration settings related to historical data storage and retrieval. This may involve checking settings in the relevant modules (MM, PP) or consulting with an SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help you analyze material or order data, such as MM03, CO03, MB51 (Material Document List), and MC.9 (Material Analysis).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals for the specific module you are working with to understand how historical data is managed and accessed.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.