How To Fix DB259 - No selections for program &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 259

• Message text: No selections for program &

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create a variant for the program &v1&, but the program
has neither select-options nor parameters.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB259 - No selections for program & ?

  The SAP error message DB259 "No selections for program &" typically occurs when a report or program is executed without any valid selection criteria being provided. This means that the program is expecting some input parameters or selection options to process, but none have been specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The user did not provide any selection criteria when executing the report or program.
  Incorrect Input: The input fields may have been left blank or incorrectly filled.
  Program Logic: The program may have logic that requires certain fields to be populated before it can run.
  
  Solution:
  
  Provide Selection Criteria: When executing the program, ensure that you fill in the necessary selection fields. Check the documentation or help for the specific program to understand what inputs are required.
  Check for Default Values: Some programs may have default values that can be set. Ensure that these are configured correctly if applicable.
  Review Program Documentation: Look for any specific requirements or constraints related to the program you are trying to run.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the program to see where it is failing to recognize the selection criteria.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes depending on the program being executed.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific program or transaction code.
  Testing in Development: If you have a development environment, try running the program there with different selection criteria to see if the issue can be replicated.
  
  By ensuring that the necessary selection criteria are provided and checking the program's requirements, you should be able to resolve the DB259 error.