How To Fix PFM_01CA169 - No data for selection entered

PFM_01CA169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_01CA - Generic messages for developments

• Message number: 169

• Message text: No data for selection entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_01CA169 - No data for selection entered ?

  The SAP error message PFM_01CA169: No data for selection entered typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires specific selection criteria, but the criteria provided do not match any existing data in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when generating reports, running queries, or processing data in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The user may have entered selection parameters that do not correspond to any records in the database.
  Data Not Available: The data that the user is trying to access may not exist for the specified criteria, possibly due to data not being uploaded or processed yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data, leading to the appearance of no data being available.
  Filters Applied: There may be filters or settings in the report or transaction that are excluding the data unintentionally.
  Time Frame Issues: If the selection