How To Fix P5018 - No saved data available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P5 - Project Information System: (Modification of LIS; M5)

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No saved data available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P5018 - No saved data available ?

  The SAP error message P5018 "No saved data available" typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning and forecasting applications, particularly when users are trying to access or retrieve saved planning data that is not available in the system. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Not Saved: The most straightforward reason is that the data was never saved in the first place. Users may have forgotten to save their changes or may have encountered an error during the save process.
  
  
  Data Deletion: The saved data may have been deleted either manually by a user or through a data management process.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Users may not have the necessary authorizations to view the saved data, leading to the perception that no data is available.
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The filters or selection criteria used to retrieve the data may not match any existing records, resulting in no data being displayed.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or system errors, that prevent the retrieval of saved data.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Save Process: Ensure that the data was saved correctly. If you suspect it wasn't, try re-entering the data and saving it again.
  
  
  Review Deletion Logs: If you suspect that data was deleted, check the system logs or consult with your SAP administrator to see if there are any records of data deletion.
  
  
  Verify Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the data. If not, contact your system administrator to request the appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria or filters you are using to retrieve the data. Make sure they are set correctly to match the saved data.
  
  
  Consult Technical Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your IT department or SAP support to investigate any technical issues that may be affecting data retrieval.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions and workarounds for common problems.
  
  
  User Documentation: Refer to the user documentation for the specific SAP module you are using, as it may provide additional insights into data management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing training on how to properly save and retrieve data within the SAP system to prevent future occurrences.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the P5018 error and implement a solution to resolve it.