How To Fix 1X164 - The selection does not contain any test cases; make a new selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

• Message text: The selection does not contain any test cases; make a new selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1X164 - The selection does not contain any test cases; make a new selection ?

  The SAP error message 1X164 ("The selection does not contain any test cases; make a new selection") typically occurs in the context of SAP Quality Assurance or Test Management, particularly when you are trying to execute a test plan or test case selection that does not have any associated test cases.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Test Cases Assigned: The most common reason for this error is that the selection criteria you have used do not match any existing test cases. This could be due to:
  
  The test cases have not been created or assigned to the test plan.
  The selection criteria (like status, type, or other filters) are too restrictive, resulting in no test cases being found.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: If you are using specific filters or selection criteria that do not correspond to any test cases, the system will not find any matches.
  
  
  Data Deletion or Archiving: If test cases were deleted or archived, they may no longer be available for selection.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Test Case Assignment:
  
  Go to the test plan or test case management area and verify that there are test cases assigned to the selection you are trying to execute.
  Ensure that the test cases are in the correct status (e.g., active, ready for execution).
  
  
  
  Modify Selection Criteria:
  
  Review and adjust the selection criteria you are using to ensure they are broad enough to include existing test cases.
  Remove any unnecessary filters that may be excluding test cases.
  
  
  
  Create New Test Cases:
  
  If no test cases exist, you may need to create new test cases and assign them to the relevant test plan.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Integrity:
  
  Ensure that there are no issues with data integrity in the system. If test cases were recently deleted or archived, you may need to restore them if possible.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing test cases and selections in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SOLMAN_WORKCENTER for Solution Manager or SE80 for development work.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to test management that might address this error.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and execute test cases in the system.
  
  If the problem persists after trying these solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.