How To Fix TS402 - The selected segment is empty (&1 lines, read direction &2)

TS402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TS - TemSe - temporary sequential object management

• Message number: 402

• Message text: The selected segment is empty (&1 lines, read direction &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TS402 - The selected segment is empty (&1 lines, read direction &2) ?

  The SAP error message TS402 indicates that a selected segment in a data processing operation is empty, meaning that there are no entries or data available in that segment. The message typically includes information about the number of lines (in this case, &1 lines) and the read direction (&2), which can help in diagnosing the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Segment: The most straightforward cause is that the segment you are trying to access or process does not contain any data.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The criteria used to select the segment may not match any existing data, leading to an empty result set.
  Data Deletion: Data may have been deleted or not yet populated in the segment.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data in that segment, leading to an empty result.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent data from being displayed or processed