How To Fix AB500 - Report selection is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Report selection is not active

What causes this issue?

The report selection is not active.

How to fix this error?

Enter an appropriate report selection in FI-AA Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB500 - Report selection is not active ?

  The SAP error message "AB500 Report selection is not active" typically occurs in the context of the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific report selection variant that is not currently active or defined.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Report Selection: The report selection variant you are trying to use is not active or has not been defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report selection.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the Asset Accounting module that prevents the report from being executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Report Selection Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAAR (for Asset Accounting) or S_ALR_87012000 (for Asset Reports).
  Check if the report selection variant you are trying to use is defined and active.
  If it is not active, you may need to create or activate it.
  
  
  
  Create/Activate Report Selection:
  
  If the report selection does not exist, you can create a new one by using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., S_ALR_87012000).
  Define the selection criteria and save the variant.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the report and the report selection variant.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Asset Accounting reports for any specific instructions or requirements.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check the system configuration for Asset Accounting to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as S_ALR_87012000 for asset reports, OAAR for report selection variants, and OABN for asset transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.