How To Fix 72166 - Selection variant was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Selection variant was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72166 - Selection variant was deleted ?

  The SAP error message 72166, which states "Selection variant was deleted," typically occurs when a user tries to access a selection variant that has been deleted or is no longer available in the system. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in reporting transactions where selection variants are used to save specific filter criteria for reports.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Selection Variant: The most common cause is that the selection variant has been deleted by a user or through a system process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant.
  Transport Issues: If the selection variant was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database that lead to the selection variant being unavailable.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Deletion: Verify if the selection variant still exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs) and checking the selection variants available for that report.
  Recreate the Selection Variant: If the variant has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. This can be done by going to the selection screen of the report and saving the desired selection criteria as a new variant.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the selection variant was included in the transport request.
  Database Consistency: If you suspect data consistency issues, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SE93 (Transaction Codes) to manage and check selection variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing selection variants and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or raise a ticket with SAP support for further assistance.