How To Fix /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT217 - No results found (view &1 has selection conditions)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT -

• Message number: 217

• Message text: No results found (view &1 has selection conditions)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT217 - No results found (view &1 has selection conditions) ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT217 No results found (view &1 has selection conditions) typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that relies on a specific view, but the selection criteria defined for that view do not match any existing records in the database. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Selection Conditions: The view specified in the error message has selection conditions that filter the data. If no records meet these conditions, the system will return this error.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available in the underlying tables that meet the criteria set in the view.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters or filters you are using to query the view may be incorrect or too restrictive.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain data, leading to no results being returned.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you are using. Ensure that they are correct and not overly restrictive. Try broadening the criteria to see if any results are returned.
  Data Verification: Verify that there is data in the underlying tables that should meet the selection conditions. You can do this by running a direct query on the relevant tables.
  Adjust Filters: If you are using filters in your report or transaction, consider removing or adjusting them to see if results can be retrieved.
  User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. If not, you may need to adjust the user roles or permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the documentation for the specific view or transaction to understand the expected input and output. This can provide insights into what might be going wrong.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution of the report or transaction to identify where the issue might be occurring.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific view or transaction you are working with.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the structure of the table or view.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.