How To Fix 3G894 - Background processing is not possible: Selection variant is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 894

• Message text: Background processing is not possible: Selection variant is missing

What causes this issue?

The process cannot run in the background since no valid variant has
been stored for the program for personnel number selection.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

First create a variant for the selection program and start background
processing again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G894 - Background processing is not possible: Selection variant is missing ?

  The SAP error message "3G894 Background processing is not possible: Selection variant is missing" typically occurs when you attempt to execute a report or a program in the background, but the system cannot find a valid selection variant for the report. A selection variant is a predefined set of parameters that can be used to run a report with specific criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Variant: The report you are trying to run in the background does not have a selection variant defined.
  Incorrect User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variants.
  Report Configuration: The report may not be configured correctly to allow background processing.
  User-Specific Settings: The selection variant may be user-specific and not available for the user trying to execute the report.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Assign a Selection Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the report (e.g., SE38 or SA38).
  Enter the report name and execute it in the foreground.
  Fill in the required selection criteria and save it as a selection variant by clicking on the "Save" button (usually represented by a disk icon).
  Ensure that the selection variant is saved with a name that is accessible for background processing.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection variants. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Selection Variants:
  
  If the report has standard selection variants, ensure that you are using one of those. You can check available variants by clicking on the "Variants" button in the report selection screen.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report to understand how selection variants are used and if there are any specific requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report)
  User Authorizations: Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Background Job Management: Use transaction code SM37 to monitor background jobs and check for any related errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute the report in the background.