How To Fix MRBW015 - Recompilation has not selected anything -> Refer to error log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MRBW - Extraction to BW

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Recompilation has not selected anything -> Refer to error log

What causes this issue?

This error message was issued for one of the following reasons:
No documents exist
No selection criteria were entered
BW updating has not been activated

System Response

In any of the above cases, the report will be terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the error log to see which case is involved here.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MRBW015 - Recompilation has not selected anything -> Refer to error log ?

  The SAP error message MRBW015, which states "Recompilation has not selected anything -> Refer to error log," typically occurs during the process of recompiling a data source in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment. This error indicates that the recompilation process did not find any data to select or process, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Available: The data source may not have any data available for the specified time period or selection criteria.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the recompilation may be too restrictive, leading to no data being selected.
  Data Source Issues: There may be issues with the data source itself, such as it being inactive or not properly configured.
  Data Transfer Issues: Problems during the data transfer process from the source system to the BW system can lead to missing data.
  Error in Data Load: Previous data loads may have failed, resulting in no data being available for recompilation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify that there is data available in the data source for the specified time period. You can do this by checking the source system or the data source in BW.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used for recompilation are appropriate and not overly restrictive. Adjust them if necessary.
  Check Data Source Configuration: Make sure that the data source is active and properly configured. You can check this in the Data Warehousing Workbench (RSA1).
  Monitor Data Transfer: Review the data transfer process to ensure that data is being loaded correctly from the source system. Check for any errors in the data load process.
  Review Error Logs: Refer to the error log mentioned in the message for more detailed information about what went wrong during the recompilation process. This can provide insights into specific issues that need to be addressed.
  Re-run Data Load: If there were issues with previous data loads, try re-running the data load process to ensure that data is available for recompilation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the status of data sources and data loads.
  Error Logs: The error logs can typically be accessed through transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) or by checking the specific logs related to the data source or data load process.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MRBW015 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.