How To Fix WFCS218 - System found no hits

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFCS - Message Class for Store Forecasting (Dev. Package WFCS)

• Message number: 218

• Message text: System found no hits

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFCS218 - System found no hits ?

  The SAP error message WFCS218: System found no hits typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow. It means that the system could not find any entries (hits) when searching for a particular object or data during workflow processing.
  
  Cause
  
  The workflow is trying to find an object instance or data record (e.g., a business object, task, or container element) but the search returns no results.
  This can happen if:
  
  The object key or ID passed to the workflow is incorrect or does not exist.
  The workflow container element is empty or not properly filled.
  The workflow step is trying to read data from a database or table but no matching records are found.
  The binding between workflow container elements and business objects is missing or incorrect.
  The workflow is triggered with incomplete or wrong parameters.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Workflow Container:
  
  Verify that the container elements used in the workflow step are correctly filled.
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_DIAG to analyze the workflow and check container values.
  Make sure the object key or ID passed to the workflow is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Object Binding:
  
  Ensure that the binding between the workflow container and the business object is correct.
  In transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder), check the container binding for the step that causes the error.
  
  
  
  Check the Triggering Event:
  
  Verify that the event triggering the workflow contains the correct data.
  Use transaction SWEL to check event logs and confirm the event data.
  
  
  
  Debug the Workflow:
  
  Use transaction SWUS or SWI1 to find the workflow instance.
  Use the workflow log to identify the step where the error occurs.
  Debug the workflow step to see why no hits are found.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If the workflow involves custom code (e.g., methods, function modules), check that the code correctly fetches data.
  Make sure the selection criteria in the code are correct and return data.
  
  
  
  Database Check:
  
  Verify that the underlying database tables contain the expected data.
  If the workflow depends on certain master data or transactional data, ensure it exists.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWEL - Event Log
  SWUS - Workflow Administration
  SWI2_DIAG - Workflow Diagnosis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow errors and WFCS218 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Workflow triggered by a change document event but the object key is missing.
  Workflow step trying to read a business object instance that was deleted or never created.
  Workflow container element not properly mapped during workflow creation or modification.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WFCS218: System found no hits
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow step or search returns no data; incorrect or missing object key or container data.
  
  
  Solution
  Check container bindings, verify object keys, debug workflow steps, check event data.
  
  
  Tools
  SWI1, SWDD, SWEL, SWI2_DIAG, SWUS
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which workflow or step triggers the error), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.