How To Fix S1041 - No data for previous period available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 041

• Message text: No data for previous period available

What causes this issue?

You move through a list of periods with the cursor and reach a period
in which there is no longer any statistical data in the performance
database MONI. If the statistical data was previously available in the
database, it has probably been deleted in a data reorganization.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

To extend the residence time of the data, use transaction ST03, menu
<LS>GOTO -> PARAMETERS</>. Then choose <LS>REORG PARAMETERS, MODIFY
PARAMETERS</>. You then change the residence time and save your entries
with <LS>SAVE PARAMETERS </>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1041 - No data for previous period available ?

  The SAP error message S1041 "No data for previous period available" typically occurs in the context of reporting or analysis when the system is unable to retrieve data for a specified previous period. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), or Sales and Distribution (SD), among others.
  Causes:
  
  Data Not Posted: There may be no transactions or postings made for the previous period you are trying to analyze.
  Period Closure: The previous period may have been closed, and no further postings are allowed.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report may not match any existing data for the previous period.
  Data Archiving: Data for the previous period may have been archived, making it unavailable for reporting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the retrieval of data for the previous period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Posting: Verify if any transactions have been posted for the previous period. If not, you may need to enter the necessary data.
  Review Period Status: Ensure that the previous period is not closed in the system. If it is closed, you may need to reopen it if allowed by your business processes.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria in your report to ensure it correctly targets the data you want to analyze.
  Check Archiving Settings: If data has been archived, consult with your SAP Basis team to see if the archived data can be restored for reporting purposes.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP functional consultant to review the settings related to the reporting module you are using.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the underlying tables for data availability.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand how data periods are managed and reported.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP community forums for further assistance.