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

3G894 - Overview

• 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

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• 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