How To Fix W_DFE006 - No items for customer &1 could be selected in the database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DFE - Messages for Function Group WDFE

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No items for customer &1 could be selected in the database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DFE006 - No items for customer &1 could be selected in the database ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_DFE006 No items for customer &1 could be selected in the database
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the system attempted to retrieve data (such as open items, invoices, or other customer-related documents) for a specific customer (customer number &1) from the database, but no relevant entries were found.
  Common causes include:
  
  The customer has no open or relevant items in the database for the selection criteria used.
  The selection parameters (such as company code, document type, date range, or status) are too restrictive or incorrect.
  The customer master data exists, but no transactional data (e.g., invoices, payments) is available.
  Data inconsistencies or missing data in the database.
  The customer number entered is incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During reports or transactions that try to fetch customer-related items, such as dunning runs, payment runs, credit management, or custom reports.
  When running programs or function modules that query customer open items or related financial documents.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Check Customer Number:
  
  Verify that the customer number (&1) is correct and exists in the system (use transaction XD03 or FD03 to display customer master data).
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Check the selection parameters used in the report or transaction.
  Loosen or adjust filters such as company code, document date, posting date, or document status.
  Ensure the customer has open or relevant items within the selected criteria.
  
  
  
  Check Customer Open Items:
  
  Use transaction FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to check if there are any open or cleared items for the customer.
  If no items are found, the warning is expected.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or database checks if you suspect data corruption.
  Check for any recent data archiving or deletion activities that might have removed relevant data.
  
  
  
  Program or Report Logic:
  
  If this message appears in a custom program or report, review the logic to ensure it correctly handles cases where no data is found.
  Implement proper handling for empty result sets to avoid unnecessary warnings.
  
  
  
  Ignore if Expected:
  
  If the absence of items is expected (e.g., new customer with no transactions), this warning can be safely ignored.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Message Class: W_DFE (typically related to Document Flow or Financial Document Extraction)
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  FBL5N - Customer Line Item Display  
  FD10N - Customer Account Balance  
  XD03 / FD03 - Display Customer Master  
  Dunning runs (F150) or payment runs (F110) may trigger this message if no items are found.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to message W_DFE006 for any known issues or patches.
  Sometimes, SAP updates or patches improve message handling or provide additional diagnostics.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The message W_DFE006 is a warning indicating no customer items were found in the database for the given customer number and selection criteria. It is usually not an error but an informational message to indicate empty results. Verify customer data and selection parameters to ensure correctness. Adjust filters or handle the message appropriately in custom programs.
  
  If you provide the context or transaction where this message appears, I can help with more specific guidance!