How To Fix WTRA018 - The selection did not return any data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTRA - Runtime Analysis: Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The selection did not return any data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTRA018 - The selection did not return any data ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WTRA018: The selection did not return any data:
  
  Error Message
  WTRA018: The selection did not return any data
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a user executes a report, transaction, or selection screen in SAP that queries data from the database, but the selection criteria specified do not match any records. In other words, the system performed the search or data retrieval based on the input parameters, but no data was found that meets those criteria.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect or overly restrictive selection criteria (e.g., wrong date range, wrong material number, wrong plant, etc.).
  Data does not exist in the system for the given selection parameters.
  Master data or transactional data might be missing or not yet created.
  Possible authorization restrictions limiting data visibility.
  Data might be archived or deleted.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the input parameters carefully.
  Broaden the selection criteria (e.g., expand date ranges, remove unnecessary filters).
  Verify that the values entered (material number, plant, vendor, etc.) are correct and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Existence:
  
  Use other transactions or reports to confirm that data exists for the given criteria.
  Check master data and transactional data relevant to the selection.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to view the data.
  Sometimes, lack of authorization can cause no data to be displayed.
  
  
  
  Check Data Archiving:
  
  If data has been archived, it will not appear in standard reports.
  Use archive information system or other tools to access archived data if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs or Debug:
  
  If the above steps do not help, check system logs or debug the program to understand why no data is returned.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  This message is informational and not an error that stops processing; it simply indicates no data was found.
  It commonly appears in reports related to logistics, finance, or controlling modules where data selection is critical.
  Example transactions where this might appear: MB51 (Material Document List), ME2N (Purchase Orders by PO Number), FBL1N (Vendor Line Items), etc.
  SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific report or transaction might provide additional insights.
  If this occurs frequently with expected data, it might indicate data consistency issues or system configuration problems.
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or report where you encountered this message, I can give more tailored advice.