How To Fix SAC_DESIGNTIME042 - No data found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAC_DESIGNTIME - Message Class for ABAP Channel DesignTime

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No data found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAC_DESIGNTIME042 - No data found ?

  The SAP error message SAC_DESIGNTIME042: No data found typically occurs in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when a user attempts to access a model, story, or other data-related object, but the system cannot retrieve any data for the specified context. This can happen for several reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source may not have any data available. This could be due to filters applied, or the data source itself may be empty.
  Model Configuration: The model may not be properly configured, or the connections to the data source may be broken or misconfigured.
  Filters and Variables: Filters applied in the story or model may be too restrictive, resulting in no data being returned.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view the data in the model or story.
  Data Refresh: The data may not have been refreshed recently, leading to outdated or missing data.
  Data Connectivity: Issues with the connection to the data source, such as network problems or incorrect credentials.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Source: Verify that the data source contains data. You can do this by directly querying the data source outside of SAC.
  Review Model Configuration: Ensure that the model is correctly set up and that the connection to the data source is active and properly configured.
  Adjust Filters: Review any filters applied in the story or model. Try removing or adjusting them to see if data appears.
  Check User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to access the data in the model or story.
  Refresh Data: If the data source has been updated, ensure that the data in SAC is refreshed. You can do this by triggering a data refresh in the model.
  Test Connectivity: Check the connection settings to ensure that they are correct and that there are no network issues preventing access to the data source.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Analytics Cloud Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed guidance on troubleshooting data issues in SAC.
  Community Forums: SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Support Tickets: If the issue persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SAC_DESIGNTIME042 error and implement a solution to resolve it.