How To Fix /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS116 - No time series data exists for selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: No time series data exists for selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS116 - No time series data exists for selection ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS116: No time series data exists for selection typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to access or analyze time series data, but the system cannot find any relevant data for the specified selection criteria.
  Cause:
  
  No Data Available: The most common cause is that there is simply no time series data available for the selected key figures, planning objects, or time periods.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria (like location, product, or time period) may not match any existing data in the system.
  Data Not Loaded: The data might not have been loaded into the system yet, or the data load process may have failed.
  Data Deletion: Time series data may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for the current selection.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify if there is any time series data available for the selected criteria. You can do this by checking the relevant planning book or data view.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using (like product, location, and time period) are correct and match the data that exists in the system.
  Data Load Verification: If you suspect that data has not been loaded, check the data loading process (e.g., InfoPackages, data transfer processes) to ensure that it has been executed successfully.
  Check for Deletion/Archiving: Investigate if the data has been deleted or archived. You may need to restore it if it has been archived.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  Use Alternative Views: If the specific view you are using does not show data, try accessing the data through a different planning book or report to see if it is available elsewhere.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning books) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for key figure selection).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for APO to understand how time series data is structured and accessed.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with details about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS116.