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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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:
  
  
  Check Data Availability:
  
  Verify that the data you are trying to access actually exists in the database. You can do this by running a direct query on the relevant tables using transaction codes like SE16 or SE11.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Ensure that the selection criteria used in the workflow or report are correct and that they should return results.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. You can check this using transaction SU53 to see if there are any authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Database Connection:
  
  Check the database connection settings and ensure that the database is up and running. You can also check for any network issues that might be affecting connectivity.
  
  
  
  Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly. Check for any missing or incorrect settings that might affect data retrieval.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SLG1 (Application Log).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to workflows and database operations for more insights into how data retrieval works in your specific context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.