How To Fix RSCV172 - There are no records in table & for records &, &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCV - Analysis of BW objects (InfoCubes...)

• Message number: 172

• Message text: There are no records in table & for records &, &

What causes this issue?

When checking the master data table of a navigation attribute a record
was found for which there is no suitable record in the master data
table of the corresponding characteristic.

System Response

Due to this error the OLAP processor may not deliver any data at all.
For example, the master data of the navigation attribute determines
which data must be processed by the OLAP processor. If there is no
suitable record in the master data table of the corresponding
characteristic, then the join over the tables of the star schema cannot
be carried out. Absolutely no data is evaluated.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCV172 - There are no records in table & for records &, & ?

  The SAP error message RSCV172 indicates that there are no records found in a specific table for the specified records. This error typically occurs in the context of data extraction or reporting, particularly when using SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or similar data processing tools.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Table: The most straightforward cause is that the specified table is empty, meaning there are no records that match the criteria you are querying.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the query may not match any existing records in the table.
  Data Load Issues: There may have been issues during the data loading process, resulting in missing data in the target table.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the records in the specified table.
  Data Deletion: Records may have been deleted or archived, leading to the absence of expected data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Contents: Verify if the table in question actually contains data. You can do this by executing a simple SELECT query in the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary).
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used in your query or report are correct and that they should logically return results.
  Data Load Verification: If you suspect data load issues, check the data load process (e.g., InfoPackage, DTP) to ensure that it completed successfully and that there were no errors.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data in the table. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Consult Logs: Review any relevant logs (e.g., application logs, BW logs) for errors or warnings that might indicate why data is missing.
  Data Recovery: If records were deleted, check if there is a backup or if the data can be restored from an archive.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), or RSA1 (BW Administrator Workbench) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific table or error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module or functionality you are working with to understand the expected behavior and data flow.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.