How To Fix CPMASS036 - Selection variant &1 does not exist

CPMASS036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPMASS - Messages: Mass Change

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Selection variant &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPMASS036 - Selection variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CPMASS036, which states "Selection variant &1 does not exist," typically occurs when a user tries to access a selection variant that has not been defined or has been deleted in the system. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in reporting and analysis transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Selection Variant: The selection variant specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Deletion: The selection variant may have been deleted by another user or during a system cleanup.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered the selection variant name incorrectly, leading to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Selection Variant:
  
  Verify that the selection variant name entered is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  If you are unsure of the correct name, you can check existing selection variants in the relevant transaction by using the selection variant