How To Fix WEB_PRICAT016 - Select the data that is to be transferred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEB_PRICAT - Messages for PRICAT on Web

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Select the data that is to be transferred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEB_PRICAT016 - Select the data that is to be transferred ?

  The SAP error message WEB_PRICAT016: Select the data that is to be transferred typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or SAP ERP when dealing with catalog data transfer or product data exchange processes, especially involving PRICAT (Price Catalog) messages.
  
  Cause
  
  The error indicates that no data has been selected for transfer in a catalog or product data transfer process.
  This usually happens when the user tries to initiate a transfer or generate a PRICAT message without selecting any items, products, or data records.
  It can also occur if the selection criteria or filters applied result in an empty dataset.
  In some cases, it might be due to missing or incorrect configuration in the catalog or message setup, causing the system to find no data to process.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Select Data to Transfer:
  
  Before triggering the transfer or message generation, ensure that you have explicitly selected the products, materials, or catalog entries that need to be transferred.
  Check the selection screen or the UI where the data is chosen and make sure at least one item is selected.
  
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  Review any filters or selection parameters used to fetch the data.
  Adjust the criteria to ensure that relevant data records are included.
  
  
  
  Verify Catalog and Product Data:
  
  Confirm that the catalog or product data exists and is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the data is active and valid for transfer.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the PRICAT message type and the related distribution model.
  Make sure the message type is correctly assigned and that the system is set up to pick up the intended data.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Standard Transactions:
  
  Use transactions like SRM_CATA_MAINTAIN or WE20/WE21 (for IDoc/message configuration) to verify data and settings.
  In some cases, running reports or programs that prepare the data for transfer can help identify missing or incorrect data.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to view and select the data.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  PRICAT Messages: PRICAT is a standard EDI message type used for exchanging catalog and price information between business partners.
  SAP SRM Catalog Management: This error is common when working with catalogs in SAP SRM, where users select products to be sent to suppliers or buyers.
  Message Processing: The error can appear during the creation or sending of IDocs or XML messages for catalog data.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes related to PRICAT message processing and catalog data transfer for any known issues or patches.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SRM_CATA_MAINTAIN – Catalog maintenance in SRM.
  WE19 – Test tool for IDocs.
  WE20 – Partner profiles.
  WE21 – Port definitions.
  
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WEB_PRICAT016: Select the data that is to be transferred
  
  
  Cause
  No data selected for transfer; empty selection or filters resulting in no data found
  
  
  Solution
  Select at least one data record; verify selection criteria; check catalog data and config
  
  
  Context
  Catalog data transfer, PRICAT message generation, SAP SRM or ERP product data exchange
  
  
  
  
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