How To Fix WB2B281 - No documents were processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 281

• Message text: No documents were processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B281 - No documents were processed ?

  The SAP error message WB2B281 "No documents were processed" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when attempting to execute a data extraction or reporting process. This error indicates that the system did not find any documents or data records to process based on the criteria specified in the request.
  Causes:
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined in the data extraction or report may not match any existing records in the database. This could be due to incorrect date ranges, filters, or other parameters.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available in the source system for the specified time period or conditions.
  Data Load Issues: If the data load process has not been executed successfully, there may be no data available for processing.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the report may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the data source or the BW system itself, such as connectivity problems or configuration errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used in the report or data extraction. Ensure that the parameters are set correctly and that they correspond to existing data.
  Verify Data Availability: Check the source system to confirm that data exists for the specified criteria. You can do this by running a query directly in the source system.
  Run Data Load: If data is missing, ensure that the data load process has been executed successfully. Check the status of the data load and resolve any issues if the load has failed.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Check Technical Configuration: Investigate any technical issues that may be affecting data retrieval. This could involve checking the connection settings, data source configurations, or system logs for errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check data sources and data loads.
  Logs and Monitoring: Check the logs for any errors or warnings that may provide additional context for the issue. Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to view logs related to data processing.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation and support.