How To Fix RDB_REC204 - No single records found for this PH node and key figure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDB_REC - RDB Individual Records

• Message number: 204

• Message text: No single records found for this PH node and key figure &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDB_REC204 - No single records found for this PH node and key figure & ?

  The SAP error message RDB_REC204 indicates that the system could not find any single records for a specific PH node (which typically refers to a planning hierarchy node) and a key figure in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP). This error often arises during data retrieval or reporting processes when the expected data is not available.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that there are no records in the database for the specified key figure and node combination. This could be due to:
  
  Data not being loaded into the InfoProvider.
  Data being filtered out due to selection criteria.
  Incorrect or incomplete data loads.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Key Figure or Node: The specified key figure or node may not exist or may be incorrectly referenced in the query or report.
  
  
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model, such as incorrect mappings or relationships between nodes and key figures.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data for the specified key figure or node.
  
  
  Time Period Issues: The query may be looking for data in a time period where no data exists.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Availability:
  
  Verify that the data has been loaded into the InfoProvider for the specified key figure and node.
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the data in the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Ensure that the query or report is correctly designed and that the key figure and node are correctly specified.
  Check for any filters or restrictions that may be excluding data.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Model:
  
  Review the data model to ensure that the relationships between nodes and key figures are correctly defined.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the data model that may affect data retrieval.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified key figure and node.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Period:
  
  If applicable, check the time period specified in the query and adjust it to ensure it covers periods where data is available.
  
  
  
  Data Load Monitoring:
  
  Monitor the data load process to ensure that it completes successfully and that there are no errors during the load.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 for data modeling, RSRT for query execution, and RSMO for monitoring data loads.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for BW or IBP to understand the data model and reporting capabilities better.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW/IBP support team for further investigation.