How To Fix STREX177 - Table "&1" is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STREX - Message for TREX ABAP Client

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Table "&1" is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STREX177 - Table "&1" is empty ?

  The SAP error message STREX177 indicates that a specific table (denoted by "&1") is empty. This message typically arises in the context of data extraction or reporting processes where the system expects data to be present in a specified table but finds it empty instead.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Data Available: The most common cause is that the table in question does not contain any records. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Data has not been populated in the table yet.
  Data has been deleted or archived.
  The selection criteria used to access the table do not match any existing records.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings for data extraction or reporting may not be set up correctly, leading to an empty result set.
  
  
  Timing Issues: If the data is expected to be populated at a certain time (e.g., after a batch job runs), and the job has not yet executed, the table may be empty.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data in the table, leading to the perception that it is empty.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Population: Verify if the table is indeed empty by executing a simple SELECT query in the SAP database. If it is empty, investigate why data has not been populated.
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: If you are using a report or transaction that filters data based on certain criteria, ensure that the criteria are correct and that they should return results.
  
  
  Run Data Load Jobs: If the table is supposed to be populated by a background job or data load process, ensure that these jobs have been executed successfully.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data in the table. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific table and its expected data population process.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the table and SE16 (Data Browser) to view the contents of the table.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific table or error message.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program or report that is generating the error to understand where the issue lies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the STREX177 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.