In an unused band do the following (We use the summary section) 1. In the bands print expression new Boolean($V{REPORT_COUNT}.intValue()==0) 2. In the report properties 'More" tab set "When no data" "All sections, no detail" 3. In your band put text to indicate to the person running the report that no data has been found. For example a static label "No data found for this parameter selection"