How To Fix MDS_LOAD042 - The Synchron. Cockpit cannot be started with blank selection options

MDS_LOAD042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDS_LOAD - MiniPlatform: Initial Load

• Message number: 042

• Message text: The Synchron. Cockpit cannot be started with blank selection options

What causes this issue?

Due to a missing check, it is possible to start the synchronization
without explicitly selecting any selection options.

System Response

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?

If you would like to execute the synchronization for all the master data
of the selected process, you must enter corresponding values in the
selection options (such as field name "Material", Incl "include", Opti
"cp"). In this case, enter an asterisk (*) as the lower limit of the
selection options.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDS_LOAD042 - The Synchron. Cockpit cannot be started with blank selection options ?

  The SAP error message MDS_LOAD042 indicates that the Synchronization Cockpit cannot be started because there are blank selection options. This typically occurs in the context of Master Data Synchronization (MDS) in SAP, where the system requires specific parameters to be set before the Synchronization Cockpit can be launched.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The user has not provided the necessary selection criteria or parameters required to initiate the Synchronization Cockpit.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the Master Data Synchronization settings in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data or functions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Options:
  
  Ensure that you have filled in all the required fields in the selection options before trying to start the Synchronization Cockpit. This may include specifying the relevant data objects, filters,