How To Fix SCPR197 - There are no change documents for the selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCPR - BC Sets

• Message number: 197

• Message text: There are no change documents for the selection criteria

What causes this issue?

There are no BC Set change documents for the specified selection
criteria.

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?

Choose new selection criteria with "New Selection".

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCPR197 - There are no change documents for the selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message SCPR197, which states "There are no change documents for the selection criteria," typically occurs when you are trying to view change documents in the SAP system, but the system cannot find any records that match the criteria you have specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Change Documents Exist: The most straightforward reason for this error is that there are simply no change documents available for the specified selection criteria (e.g., date range, object type, user, etc.).
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The criteria you have entered may not match any existing change documents. This could be due to incorrect dates, object types, or other filters.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the change documents, leading to the perception that no documents exist.
  Data Archiving: Change documents may have been archived, and the current selection criteria do not include archived data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Selection Criteria: Double-check the selection criteria you