How To Fix QBEXT005 - Destination sys. &1: There is no data to be transferred in sender sys. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QBEXT - QBEXT

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Destination sys. &1: There is no data to be transferred in sender sys. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QBEXT005 - Destination sys. &1: There is no data to be transferred in sender sys. &2 ?

  The SAP error message QBEXT005 indicates that there is no data available to be transferred from the sender system to the destination system. This typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, such as those involving SAP's Application Link Enabling (ALE) or other data distribution mechanisms.
  Cause:
  
  No Data Available: The primary cause of this error is that there is no relevant data in the sender system that meets the criteria for transfer to the destination system.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined for the data transfer may be too restrictive, resulting in no records being selected for transfer.
  Data Not Yet Created: The data that is expected to be transferred may not have been created or posted in the sender system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the distribution model or the logical systems involved.
  Timing Issues: The data may not be available at the time of the transfer due to timing issues, such as the data being created after the transfer request was initiated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify that the data you expect to transfer exists in the sender system. You can do this by running relevant reports or queries in the sender system.
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria used for the data transfer. Ensure that they are set correctly and are not overly restrictive.
  Create Missing Data: If the required data does not exist, create or post the necessary data in the sender system.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the distribution model and logical systems to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Monitor Timing: If the data is created after the transfer request, consider scheduling the transfer to occur after the data is available.
  Logs and Traces: Check the application logs and traces for any additional information that might help diagnose the issue further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like WE02 or WE05 to monitor IDocs and see if there are any related issues.
  ALE Configuration: Review the ALE configuration in transaction BD64 to ensure that the distribution model is correctly set up.
  Data Transfer Process: Familiarize yourself with the data transfer process in SAP, including how IDocs are generated and processed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.