How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING169 - No items to be reported found. Query &1 doesn't return data.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 169

• Message text: No items to be reported found. Query &1 doesn't return data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING169 - No items to be reported found. Query &1 doesn't return data. ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING169 indicates that a query (identified by &1) did not return any data, which means that there are no items available to be reported. This can occur in various contexts, such as when using SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BusinessObjects, or other reporting tools integrated with SAP.
  Causes
  
  Query Configuration Issues: The query may not be properly configured to pull the desired data. This could be due to incorrect filters, selection criteria, or joins.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available in the underlying database for the specified query parameters. This could be due to data not being loaded, or the data being filtered out by the query conditions.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data, leading to an empty result set.
  Time Frame: The query might be set to a specific time frame where no data exists. For example, if the query is set to retrieve data for a specific month and there are no records for that month.
  Data Source Issues: The data source might be down or not connected properly, leading to no data being fetched.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Query Configuration:
  
  Review the query settings, including filters, parameters, and joins. Ensure that they are set correctly to retrieve the expected data.
  Test the query with different parameters to see if it returns any data.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Availability:
  
  Check the underlying data source to ensure that data exists for the criteria specified in the query.
  If applicable, run a direct SQL query against the database to confirm data presence.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the data. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in SAP.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Frame:
  
  If the query is time-sensitive, adjust the date range or parameters to include periods where data is known to exist.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source Connection:
  
  Verify that the data source is connected and operational. Check for any connectivity issues or errors in the data source configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs and Documentation:
  
  Review any logs or documentation related to the query execution for additional insights into why no data is being returned.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific version of SAP you are using.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific reporting tool you are using for best practices on query design and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.