How To Fix O4173 - The result of the selection is: 0

O4173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O4 - IS-Oil: MAP message pool

• Message number: 173

• Message text: The result of the selection is: 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O4173 - The result of the selection is: 0 ?

  The SAP error message O4173, which states "The result of the selection is: 0," typically occurs when a selection or query in SAP does not return any results. This can happen in various contexts, such as when running reports, executing transactions, or performing data retrieval operations.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Available: The most common cause is that there is simply no data that meets the selection criteria specified in the query or report.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The parameters or filters applied in the selection screen may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no matching records.
  Data Not Yet Loaded: In cases where data is expected to be loaded from a source (like a data warehouse), it may not have been loaded yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data, resulting in an empty selection.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or issues