How To Fix W0173 - No data available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 173

• Message text: No data available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0173 - No data available ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W0173 - No data available
  
  Cause:
  The warning message W0173 "No data available" typically occurs when a report, transaction, or query is executed but the system does not find any data matching the selection criteria entered by the user. This means the database search returned zero records for the given parameters.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  Selection criteria too restrictive or incorrect (e.g., wrong date range, material number, customer number).  
  Data has not been created or posted yet for the selected parameters.  
  The data exists but in a different client, company code, or organizational unit than specified.  
  The underlying tables or views do not contain entries for the requested data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:  
  
  Review and broaden the selection parameters (e.g., widen date ranges, remove unnecessary filters).  
  Verify that the entered master data (material, vendor, customer, etc.) is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Existence:  
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16/SE16N or SE11 to check if data exists in the relevant tables for the given criteria.  
  Confirm that the data has been posted or created in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Settings:  
  
  Ensure the correct client, company code, plant, or sales organization is selected.  
  Confirm user authorization to access the data.
  
  
  
  Run the Report/Transaction Again:  
  
  After adjusting the criteria, rerun the report or transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Application Logs:  
  
  Sometimes additional information is available in application logs (transaction SLG1) or system logs (SM21).
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W0 (Warning messages)  
  Common Transactions: This message can appear in various modules such as MM (Material Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), FI (Financial Accounting), CO (Controlling), etc., whenever a report or query returns no data.  
  Impact: This is a warning, not an error, so the transaction/report usually completes but with no output data.  
  User Action: Adjust input parameters or check data availability.
  
  
  Example:
  If you run a sales report for a specific customer and period but get W0173, it means no sales documents exist for that customer in the selected period. You should verify the customer number and date range or check if sales documents have been created.
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or context where you encountered W0173, I can give more tailored advice.