/BCV/FND005 - Database table &1 contains no data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/FND -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Database table &1 contains no data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/FND005 - Database table &1 contains no data ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/FND005 Database table &1 contains no data indicates that a specific database table (denoted by &1) is empty and does not contain any records. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data retrieval, reporting, or when executing certain transactions that rely on data from that table.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Entry: The most straightforward cause is that the table has not been populated with any data. This could be due to a lack of transactions or processes that should have inserted data into the table.
  Data Deletion: Data may have been deleted from the table, either manually or through a data cleanup process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues that prevent data from being written to the table.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The query or transaction may be using incorrect selection criteria that do not match any existing records.
  Transport Issues: If the table is part of a transport request, it may not have been transported correctly to the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Population: Verify if the table is supposed to have data. If it is expected to have records, check the processes that should populate it.
  Data Entry: If the table is meant to hold data, ensure that the necessary transactions or processes are executed to insert data into the table.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the table to ensure that they are correct and that data can be written to it.
  Examine Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used in the query or transaction to ensure they are correct and should return data.
  Check for Deletions: Investigate if any data deletion processes have been executed that might have removed records from the table.
  Transport Validation: If the table is part of a transport, ensure that the transport was successful and that the table structure and data were correctly moved to the target system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the structure of the table and SE16 (Data Browser) to check if any data exists in the table.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the program or transaction that is generating the error to understand why it is trying to access an empty table.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module or functionality that is related to the table in question to understand its expected behavior.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.