How To Fix PDTC007 - No data records were selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDTC - Messages PDTC

• Message number: 007

• Message text: No data records were selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PDTC007 - No data records were selected ?

  The SAP error message PDTC007 ("No data records were selected") typically occurs in the context of data extraction or reporting processes, particularly when using the SAP Data Transfer Workbench or similar tools. This error indicates that the system did not find any records that meet the selection criteria specified in the data extraction or reporting request.
  Causes:
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the selection criteria defined in the report or extraction process do not match any records in the database. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect date ranges.
  Filters that are too restrictive.
  Missing or incorrect key fields.
  
  
  
  Data Availability: There may simply be no data available in the specified tables or data sources for the given criteria.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the report may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database connection or data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you have set. Ensure that they are correct and that they should logically return data. Adjust the filters to be less restrictive if necessary.
  
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify that there is data in the relevant tables for the specified criteria. You can do this by running a simple query or report without filters to see if any data exists.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  Debugging: If you suspect a technical issue, you may need to debug the report or extraction process. Check for any error logs or messages that could provide more insight into the problem.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction or report you are using. There may be known issues or additional troubleshooting steps provided.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using specific transaction codes (e.g., SE16, SE11) to view data or run reports.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific transaction or report you are using.
  Data Dictionary: Use the Data Dictionary (SE11) to check the structure of the tables involved and ensure that the fields you are querying exist and are populated.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PDTC007 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.