How To Fix RSTCT005 - No data selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTCT - Messages of package RSTCT

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No data selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTCT005 - No data selected ?

  The SAP error message RSTCT005 ("No data selected") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires data to be retrieved from the database, but no data meets the selection criteria specified in the report or transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the selection criteria entered by the user do not match any records in the database. This could be due to incorrect date ranges, missing parameters, or filters that are too restrictive.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available in the relevant tables for the specified criteria. This could happen if the data has not been entered or if it has been archived.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain data, leading to no data being displayed.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or issues with the report itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you have entered. Ensure that they are correct and that they match the data you expect to retrieve. Try broadening the criteria to see if any data is returned.
  Verify Data Existence: Check the relevant tables or data sources to confirm that data exists for the criteria you are using. You can do this by running a different report or transaction that accesses the same data.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data. If you suspect authorization issues, contact your SAP security administrator.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the documentation for the specific report or transaction to understand the expected input and output. This can provide insights into what might be going wrong.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or technical support for further assistance. They can help diagnose any underlying technical issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may be using specific transaction codes (e.g., SE38 for executing reports, SE11 for checking table data).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific report or transaction you are using. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to see where the data retrieval is failing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSTCT005 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.