How To Fix RSMPC161 - Request &1 includes no data - No hierarchy processing necessary

RSMPC161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSMPC - Messages for Process Chains of Generic Processes

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Request &1 includes no data - No hierarchy processing necessary

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RSMPC161 - Details

• The SAP error message RSMPC161, which states "Request &1 includes no data - No hierarchy processing necessary," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a data request does not contain any data for processing. This can happen during data extraction, loading, or reporting processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Data Request: The most common cause is that the data request (e.g., an InfoPackage or a data load request) does not contain any records. This can happen if the selection criteria used to extract data do not match any records in the source system.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The filters or selection criteria applied in the data extraction process may be too restrictive, leading to no data being selected.
  Data Source Issues: There may be issues with the data source itself, such as missing data, incorrect data loads, or problems with the underlying database.
  Hierarchy Configuration: If the request is expected