How To Fix RSM861 - No selections exist yet for InfoPackage &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 861

• Message text: No selections exist yet for InfoPackage &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM861 - No selections exist yet for InfoPackage & ?

  The SAP error message RSM861 ("No selections exist yet for InfoPackage &") typically occurs when you are trying to load data into a Data Warehouse (BW) InfoProvider using an InfoPackage, but there are no selections defined for the data extraction. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  No Data Selection Criteria: The InfoPackage may not have any selection criteria defined for the data extraction, which means it doesn't know what data to pull.
  Incorrect InfoPackage Configuration: The InfoPackage might be incorrectly configured, leading to the absence of selections.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which you are trying to extract data may not be set up correctly or may not contain any data.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the InfoPackage may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data.
  Data Source Not Active: The data source might not be active or might have been deactivated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Define Selection Criteria:
  
  Go to the InfoPackage in the SAP BW system and ensure that you have defined the selection criteria for the data extraction. This can include filters based on time, characteristics, or other relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Check InfoPackage Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the InfoPackage to ensure that it is set up correctly. Make sure that the data source is correctly linked and that the extraction method is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Source:
  
  Check the data source to ensure that it is active and contains data. You can do this by navigating to the data source in the SAP BW system and checking its status.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the InfoPackage has the necessary authorizations to access the data. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Activate Data Source:
  
  If the data source is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can usually be done in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Test Data Extraction:
  
  You can test the data extraction manually to see if it works outside of the InfoPackage. This can help identify if the issue is with the InfoPackage or the data source itself.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access InfoPackages and data sources.
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs for the InfoPackage execution to see if there are any additional error messages or warnings that can provide more context.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the RSM861 error message. SAP Notes can provide patches or additional guidance on resolving known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSM861 error message in your SAP BW system.