How To Fix /PM0/ABT_BW020 - No policies found for selection entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABT_BW -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No policies found for selection entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABT_BW020 - No policies found for selection entered ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABT_BW020 No policies found for selection entered typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires specific policies or data selections, but the system cannot find any relevant policies based on the criteria provided.
  Cause:
  
  No Policies Defined: The most common cause is that there are no policies defined in the system for the selection criteria you are using.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria entered may not match any existing policies. This could be due to incorrect values, date ranges, or other parameters.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the policies, leading to the system not displaying any results.
  Data Not Loaded: If the policies are supposed to be loaded from a data source, there may be an issue with the data load process, resulting in no policies being available.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the policies from being recognized or displayed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Policy Definitions: Verify that the necessary policies are defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP and checking for existing policies.
  Review Selection Criteria: Double-check the selection criteria you are using. Ensure that all fields are filled out correctly and that the values are valid.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the policies. You may need to contact your system administrator to verify your user roles and permissions.
  Data Load Verification: If the policies are supposed to be loaded from a data source, check the data load process to ensure that it has completed successfully and that the data is available in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or report you are using to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in checking policy definitions or data loads, such as SPRO for configuration or RSA1 for data warehousing.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.