How To Fix R2018 - No contact found for the selection criteria entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R2 - Business Partner Contact

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No contact found for the selection criteria entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R2018 - No contact found for the selection criteria entered ?

  The SAP error message R2018 ("No contact found for the selection criteria entered") typically occurs when a user is trying to retrieve contact information from the system, but the criteria they have entered do not match any existing contacts in the database. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as SAP CRM or SAP ERP, where contact management is involved.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The criteria entered (such as name, ID, or other attributes) may be incorrect or too specific, leading to no matches.
  Data Not Maintained: There may be no contacts created for the specific business partner or customer you are trying to access.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues that prevent the latest contact data from being available.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view certain contacts.
  Filters Applied: There may be filters applied in the selection screen that limit the results returned.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the criteria you have entered and ensure they are correct. Try using broader or different criteria to see if any contacts are returned.
  Verify Data Maintenance: Check if the contacts have been properly maintained in the system. You may need to create or update contact information if it is missing.
  Data Synchronization: If your SAP system is integrated with other systems, ensure that data synchronization is functioning correctly. You may need to run synchronization jobs or check for errors in the integration.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the contacts. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Remove Filters: If there are filters applied in the selection screen, try removing them to see if that allows any contacts to be displayed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module you are using, you may be working with specific transaction codes (e.g., CRMD_ORDER for CRM, BP for Business Partner).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for the specific module you are using to understand how contact management works and what the expected behavior is.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the R2018 error in SAP.