How To Fix RSM040 - No overlaps in selection partitions

RSM040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: No overlaps in selection partitions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM040 - No overlaps in selection partitions ?

  The SAP error message RSM040 ("No overlaps in selection partitions") typically occurs in the context of data extraction or data loading processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error indicates that there are no overlapping data partitions available for the selection criteria specified in your query or data extraction request.
  
  Cause:
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined in your query or data extraction request do not match any data in the specified partitions. This can happen if the data you are trying to extract is not present in the time frame or other dimensions you have selected.
  Partitioning Issues: The data may be partitioned in such a way that the requested data does not fall within the defined partitions. This can occur if the data is partitioned by time (e.g., fiscal year, month) and the selection criteria do not align with any existing partitions.
  Data Load