How To Fix WLC_PARALLEL029 - No data was preselected. No worklist for report &1?

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WLC_PARALLEL - Load Distribution and External Parallel Processing

• Message number: 029

• Message text: No data was preselected. No worklist for report &1?

What causes this issue?

The data preselection did not produce a worklist.

System Response

No further processing is required.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you have perhaps entered selection criteria that are too
narrow or incorrect. Selection criteria are contained in the process
log and you can distinguish between used and unused selection criteria.
You may have to change the variant &V1& or &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WLC_PARALLEL029 - No data was preselected. No worklist for report &1? ?

  The SAP error message WLC_PARALLEL029 indicates that there is no data preselected for the worklist in the specified report. This typically occurs in the context of worklist processing in SAP, particularly when using the Workload Management or similar functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  No Data Available: The most common cause is that there are no records that meet the selection criteria defined in the report. This could be due to filters applied that exclude all available data.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The parameters or selection criteria used to generate the worklist may be incorrect or too restrictive.
  Data Not Yet Processed: If the data is expected to be generated from a process that has not yet run or completed, the worklist may not have any entries.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data, leading to an empty worklist.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used in the report. Ensure that they are set correctly and that they are not too restrictive.
  Verify Data Availability: Check if there is data available that meets the criteria. You can do this by running a query or report that lists the relevant data without the worklist constraints.
  Run Necessary Processes: If the data is generated from a previous process, ensure that this process has been executed successfully and that it has produced the expected results.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the specific documentation for the report or transaction you are using to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using specific transaction codes related to worklist management (e.g., SWI1 for work item selection).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or functionality you are using.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.