How To Fix OE218 - No history data available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OE - IS-Oil: ITA/TPI messages

• Message number: 218

• Message text: No history data available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OE218 - No history data available ?

  The SAP error message OE218 "No history data available" typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when users attempt to access historical data for a particular object, such as a material, production order, or sales order, but the system cannot find any relevant historical records.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Historical Data Exists: The most straightforward reason is that there is simply no historical data available for the object in question. This could be due to the data not being recorded or retained in the system.
  
  
  Data Archiving: Historical data may have been archived or deleted based on the company's data retention policies. If the data has been archived, it may not be accessible through standard transaction codes.
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve the historical data may be incorrect or too restrictive, leading to no results being found.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the historical data, which can lead to the system not displaying any available records.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that affect the availability of historical data, such as settings related to data retention or reporting.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify if historical data exists for the object you are querying. You can do this by checking other related transactions or reports.
  
  
  Review Archiving Settings: If you suspect that data has been archived, consult with your SAP Basis or data management team to see if the data can be restored or accessed through the archive.
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria you are using to ensure they are not too restrictive. Try broadening the date range or other filters.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access historical data. If not, contact your SAP security team to request the appropriate access.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with to understand how historical data is managed and accessed.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you access historical data, such as MMBE for material stock overview or CO03 for production order details.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message OE218.
  Data Retention Policies: Understand your organization's data retention policies to know how long historical data is kept and when it might be archived or deleted.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the OE218 error in your SAP system.