How To Fix 1X159 - Selection without test cases. Test plan & was not changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1X - General hierarchy maintenance tool message

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Selection without test cases. Test plan & was not changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1X159 - Selection without test cases. Test plan & was not changed ?

  The SAP error message "1X159 Selection without test cases. Test plan was not changed" typically occurs in the context of SAP Quality Management (QM) or SAP Solution Manager when dealing with test plans and test cases. This error indicates that a test plan has been selected for execution or processing, but there are no associated test cases available for that test plan.
  Cause:
  
  No Test Cases Assigned: The test plan you are trying to execute or work with does not have any test cases assigned to it.
  Inactive Test Cases: The test cases might be inactive or not properly linked to the test plan.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the system, such as missing or incomplete entries in the database.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the test cases.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Test Plan Configuration:
  
  Go to the test plan in question and verify if there are any test cases assigned to it.
  If there are no test cases, you will need to create or assign test cases to the test plan.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Test Cases:
  
  If you need to create new test cases, navigate to the test case creation area in SAP and create the necessary test cases.
  If test cases already exist, ensure they are properly linked to the test plan.
  
  
  
  Review Test Case Status:
  
  Check the status of the test cases to ensure they are active and available for execution.
  If they are inactive, you may need to activate them.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all entries related to the test plan and test cases are correctly maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the test plan has the necessary authorizations to view and execute the test cases.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing test plans and test cases.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in test management are adequately trained on how to create and manage test plans and test cases in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your test plans are properly configured with the necessary test cases.