How To Fix RS_PSA_DEL001 - No selections defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_PSA_DEL -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No selections defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_PSA_DEL001 - No selections defined ?

  The SAP error message RS_PSA_DEL001: No selections defined typically occurs when you are trying to delete data from the Persistent Staging Area (PSA) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) but have not specified any selection criteria for the deletion process. This error indicates that the system does not know which records to delete because no selections have been defined.
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Criteria: The most common cause of this error is that the deletion process was initiated without specifying any selection criteria (e.g., no InfoPackage, no specific data range).
  Incorrect or Missing Parameters: If you are using a custom program or report to delete data, it may not be passing the necessary parameters correctly.
  User Error: The user may have overlooked the requirement to define selections before executing the deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS_PSA_DEL001 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Selection Criteria:
  
  When you initiate the deletion process, ensure that you specify the selection criteria. This can include:
  
  InfoPackage
  Date range
  Specific records or identifiers
  
  
  Make sure to fill in all required fields in the selection screen.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Programs:
  
  If you are using a custom program or transaction to delete data, review the code to ensure that it correctly defines the selection criteria before executing the deletion.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Transactions:
  
  If you are using a custom transaction, consider using the standard SAP transaction for deleting PSA data (e.g., RSA1 -> Data Warehousing Workbench -> PSA) to ensure that you are following the correct process.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or help files for any specific requirements or steps that need to be followed when deleting data from the PSA.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  PSA (Persistent Staging Area): The PSA is a temporary storage area in SAP BW where data is stored after being extracted from the source system and before being loaded into the data warehouse.
  Data Deletion: Deleting data from the PSA is a common task, especially when you need to correct errors in the data load process or when you want to refresh the data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and others related to data management in SAP BW.
  
  By ensuring that you have defined the necessary selection criteria, you should be able to resolve the RS_PSA_DEL001 error and successfully delete the desired records from the PSA.