How To Fix RSDMD509 - Data record with this selection not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 509

• Message text: Data record with this selection not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMD509 - Data record with this selection not found ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD509, which states "Data record with this selection not found," typically occurs in the context of reporting or querying data in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA. This error indicates that the query or selection criteria you are using does not match any records in the underlying data source.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Available: The most common cause is that there are no records in the data source that match the selection criteria specified in your query.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The filters or parameters applied in the query may be too restrictive or incorrectly defined, leading to no matching records.
  Data Load Issues: There may be issues with the data load process, such as incomplete data loads or errors during the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) process.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or queries, may lead to discrepancies in the expected data.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations may prevent access to certain data records, leading to the perception that no data exists.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify that the data exists in the underlying data source. You can do this by running a simple query or checking the data in the relevant InfoProvider.
  Review Selection Criteria: Reassess the filters and parameters used in your query. Ensure they are correctly defined and not overly restrictive.
  Data Load Monitoring: Check the data load process in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) to ensure that data has been successfully loaded into the InfoProvider.
  Reprocess Data: If there are issues with data loads, consider reprocessing the data or performing a delta load to ensure that the latest data is available.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the data. You can check this in the user roles and authorizations.
  Query Design: If the query has been recently modified, consider reverting to a previous version or checking for any design issues that may have been introduced.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to monitor data loads and check InfoProviders.
  Query Designer: Use the Query Designer to modify and test your queries, ensuring that the selection criteria are appropriate.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for best practices in query design and data modeling in BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSDMD509 error and implement a solution to resolve it.