How To Fix S_OSP_WF_MSG020 - Database read from &1 failed / No Items found

S_OSP_WF_MSG020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_OSP_WF_MSG - Message class for Workflow Patterns

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Database read from &1 failed / No Items found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_OSP_WF_MSG020 - Database read from &1 failed / No Items found ?

  The SAP error message S_OSP_WF_MSG020 indicates that a database read operation failed, and specifically, it states "No Items found." This error typically occurs in the context of workflow processing or when trying to retrieve data from the database.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Not Available: The most common cause is that the data you are trying to access does not exist in the database. This could be due to:
  
  The relevant records have been deleted.
  The selection criteria used in the query do not match any existing records.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data.
  
  
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database connection, leading to failed read operations.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow or the related configuration might be set up incorrectly, leading to queries that do not return any results.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in related tables.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
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